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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,647.50, 340,373.85 and 133,470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,647.50, 340,373.85 and 133,470.25 is: 184,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,647.50 : 340,373.85 = 133,470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,647.50/340,373.85 = 133,470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,647.50x = 340,373.85 × 133,470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,647.50x = 45,429,782,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429,782,852.96/246,647.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,189.11

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