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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,655.62, 340,384.68 and 133,478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,655.62, 340,384.68 and 133,478.28 is: 184,199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,655.62 : 340,384.68 = 133,478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,655.62/340,384.68 = 133,478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,655.62x = 340,384.68 × 133,478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,655.62x = 45,433,961,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,961,624.75/246,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,199.99

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