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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,658.66, 340,388.94 and 133,481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,658.66, 340,388.94 and 133,481.42 is: 184,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,658.66 : 340,388.94 = 133,481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,658.66/340,388.94 = 133,481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,658.66x = 340,388.94 × 133,481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,658.66x = 45,435,599,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,599,063.49/246,658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,204.35

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