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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,672.24, 340,407.70 and 133,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,672.24, 340,407.70 and 133,495 is: 184,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,672.24 : 340,407.70 = 133,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,672.24/340,407.70 = 133,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,672.24x = 340,407.70 × 133,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,672.24x = 45,442,725,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,725,911.50/246,672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,223.10

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