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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654.59, 340,383.34 and 133,477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654.59, 340,383.34 and 133,477.34 is: 184,198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654.59 : 340,383.34 = 133,477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654.59/340,383.34 = 133,477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654.59x = 340,383.34 × 133,477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654.59x = 45,433,462,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,462,803.52/246,654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,198.73

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