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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,670.29, 340,406.04 and 133,493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,670.29, 340,406.04 and 133,493.04 is: 184,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,670.29 : 340,406.04 = 133,493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,670.29/340,406.04 = 133,493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,670.29x = 340,406.04 × 133,493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,670.29x = 45,441,837,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,441,837,113.96/246,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,220.96

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