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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,658.97, 340,390.44 and 133,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,658.97, 340,390.44 and 133,481.72 is: 184,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,658.97 : 340,390.44 = 133,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,658.97/340,390.44 = 133,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,658.97x = 340,390.44 × 133,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,658.97x = 45,435,899,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,899,033.40/246,658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,205.34

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