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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,664.96, 340,397.92 and 133,487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,664.96, 340,397.92 and 133,487.72 is: 184,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,664.96 : 340,397.92 = 133,487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,664.96/340,397.92 = 133,487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,664.96x = 340,397.92 × 133,487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,664.96x = 45,438,942,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,942,233.54/246,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,213.20

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