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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,671.66, 340,406.89 and 133,494.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,671.66, 340,406.89 and 133,494.41 is: 184,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,671.66 : 340,406.89 = 133,494.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,671.66/340,406.89 = 133,494.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,671.66x = 340,406.89 × 133,494.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,671.66x = 45,442,414,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,414,570.98/246,671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,222.28

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