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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,645.61, 340,370.40 and 133,468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,645.61, 340,370.40 and 133,468.36 is: 184,186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,645.61 : 340,370.40 = 133,468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,645.61/340,370.40 = 133,468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,645.61x = 340,370.40 × 133,468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,645.61x = 45,428,678,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428,678,730.12/246,645.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,186.04

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