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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,650.82, 340,378.43 and 133,473.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,650.82, 340,378.43 and 133,473.57 is: 184,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,650.82 : 340,378.43 = 133,473.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,650.82/340,378.43 = 133,473.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,650.82x = 340,378.43 × 133,473.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,650.82x = 45,431,524,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,524,536.78/246,650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,193.69

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