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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,688.62, 340,430.32 and 133,511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,688.62, 340,430.32 and 133,511.37 is: 184,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688.62 : 340,430.32 = 133,511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688.62/340,430.32 = 133,511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688.62x = 340,430.32 × 133,511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688.62x = 45,451,318,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451,318,412.74/246,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,245.70

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