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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,651.26, 340,379.04 and 133,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,651.26, 340,379.04 and 133,474.01 is: 184,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,651.26 : 340,379.04 = 133,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,651.26/340,379.04 = 133,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,651.26x = 340,379.04 × 133,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,651.26x = 45,431,754,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,754,037.28/246,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,194.29

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