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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,652.59, 340,380.58 and 133,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,652.59, 340,380.58 and 133,475.34 is: 184,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,652.59 : 340,380.58 = 133,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,652.59/340,380.58 = 133,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,652.59x = 340,380.58 × 133,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,652.59x = 45,432,414,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,414,837.90/246,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,195.97

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