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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654.96, 340,384.14 and 133,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654.96, 340,384.14 and 133,477.70 is: 184,199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654.96 : 340,384.14 = 133,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654.96/340,384.14 = 133,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654.96x = 340,384.14 × 133,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654.96x = 45,433,692,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,692,123.68/246,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,199.39

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