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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654.29, 340,382.91 and 133,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654.29, 340,382.91 and 133,477.04 is: 184,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654.29 : 340,382.91 = 133,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654.29/340,382.91 = 133,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654.29x = 340,382.91 × 133,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654.29x = 45,433,301,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,301,591.47/246,654.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,198.31

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