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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,672.30, 340,408.80 and 133,495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,672.30, 340,408.80 and 133,495.04 is: 184,223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,672.30 : 340,408.80 = 133,495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,672.30/340,408.80 = 133,495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,672.30x = 340,408.80 × 133,495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,672.30x = 45,442,886,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,886,372.35/246,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,223.71

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