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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,656.91, 340,386.53 and 133,479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,656.91, 340,386.53 and 133,479.66 is: 184,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,656.91 : 340,386.53 = 133,479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,656.91/340,386.53 = 133,479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,656.91x = 340,386.53 × 133,479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,656.91x = 45,434,677,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434,677,625.58/246,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,201.92

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