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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,680.02, 340,419.24 and 133,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,680.02, 340,419.24 and 133,502.74 is: 184,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,680.02 : 340,419.24 = 133,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,680.02/340,419.24 = 133,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,680.02x = 340,419.24 × 133,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,680.02x = 45,446,901,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446,901,288.72/246,680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,234.22

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