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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,664.08, 340,397.52 and 133,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,664.08, 340,397.52 and 133,486.86 is: 184,212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,664.08 : 340,397.52 = 133,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,664.08/340,397.52 = 133,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,664.08x = 340,397.52 × 133,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,664.08x = 45,438,596,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,596,096.59/246,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,212.46

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