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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,688.13, 340,429.62 and 133,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,688.13, 340,429.62 and 133,510.88 is: 184,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688.13 : 340,429.62 = 133,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688.13/340,429.62 = 133,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688.13x = 340,429.62 × 133,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688.13x = 45,451,058,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451,058,144.27/246,688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,245.01

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