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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,647.36, 340,374.24 and 133,470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,647.36, 340,374.24 and 133,470.10 is: 184,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,647.36 : 340,374.24 = 133,470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,647.36/340,374.24 = 133,470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,647.36x = 340,374.24 × 133,470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,647.36x = 45,429,783,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429,783,850.22/246,647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,189.22

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