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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,711.88, 340,462.02 and 133,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,711.88, 340,462.02 and 133,535.08 is: 184,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,711.88 : 340,462.02 = 133,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,711.88/340,462.02 = 133,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,711.88x = 340,462.02 × 133,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,711.88x = 45,463,623,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,463,623,077.66/246,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,278.21

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