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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,712.65, 340,464.48 and 133,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,712.65, 340,464.48 and 133,535.40 is: 184,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,712.65 : 340,464.48 = 133,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,712.65/340,464.48 = 133,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,712.65x = 340,464.48 × 133,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,712.65x = 45,464,058,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,058,152.59/246,712.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.40

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