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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,689.63, 340,431.69 and 133,512.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,689.63, 340,431.69 and 133,512.38 is: 184,247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,689.63 : 340,431.69 = 133,512.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,689.63/340,431.69 = 133,512.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,689.63x = 340,431.69 × 133,512.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,689.63x = 45,451,845,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451,845,159.32/246,689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,247.08

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