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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,673.79, 340,409.82 and 133,496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,673.79, 340,409.82 and 133,496.54 is: 184,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,673.79 : 340,409.82 = 133,496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,673.79/340,409.82 = 133,496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,673.79x = 340,409.82 × 133,496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,673.79x = 45,443,533,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,533,152.02/246,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,225.22

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