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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,679.30, 340,418.46 and 133,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,679.30, 340,418.46 and 133,502.04 is: 184,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,679.30 : 340,418.46 = 133,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,679.30/340,418.46 = 133,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,679.30x = 340,418.46 × 133,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,679.30x = 45,446,558,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446,558,863.66/246,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,233.37

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