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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,680.30, 340,419.84 and 133,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,680.30, 340,419.84 and 133,503.04 is: 184,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,680.30 : 340,419.84 = 133,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,680.30/340,419.84 = 133,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,680.30x = 340,419.84 × 133,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,680.30x = 45,447,083,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,447,083,516.31/246,680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,234.75

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