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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,681.62, 340,421.46 and 133,504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,681.62, 340,421.46 and 133,504.38 is: 184,236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,681.62 : 340,421.46 = 133,504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,681.62/340,421.46 = 133,504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,681.62x = 340,421.46 × 133,504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,681.62x = 45,447,755,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,447,755,955.99/246,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,236.49

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