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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,653.59, 340,381.96 and 133,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,653.59, 340,381.96 and 133,476.34 is: 184,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,653.59 : 340,381.96 = 133,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,653.59/340,381.96 = 133,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,653.59x = 340,381.96 × 133,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,653.59x = 45,432,938,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,938,222.83/246,653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,197.35

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