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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,646.50, 340,372.47 and 133,469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,646.50, 340,372.47 and 133,469.25 is: 184,187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,646.50 : 340,372.47 = 133,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,646.50/340,372.47 = 133,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,646.50x = 340,372.47 × 133,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,646.50x = 45,429,258,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429,258,291.55/246,646.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,187.73

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