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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,673.67, 340,409.65 and 133,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,673.67, 340,409.65 and 133,496.42 is: 184,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,673.67 : 340,409.65 = 133,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,673.67/340,409.65 = 133,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,673.67x = 340,409.65 × 133,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,673.67x = 45,443,467,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,467,238.92/246,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,225.05

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