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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,653.60, 340,381.96 and 133,476.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,653.60, 340,381.96 and 133,476.35 is: 184,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,653.60 : 340,381.96 = 133,476.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,653.60/340,381.96 = 133,476.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,653.60x = 340,381.96 × 133,476.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,653.60x = 45,432,940,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,940,258.43/246,653.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,197.36

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