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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,688.32, 340,430.88 and 133,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,688.32, 340,430.88 and 133,511.04 is: 184,245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688.32 : 340,430.88 = 133,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688.32/340,430.88 = 133,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688.32x = 340,430.88 × 133,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688.32x = 45,451,280,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451,280,836.92/246,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,245.78

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