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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,712.77, 340,464.65 and 133,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,712.77, 340,464.65 and 133,535.52 is: 184,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,712.77 : 340,464.65 = 133,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,712.77/340,464.65 = 133,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,712.77x = 340,464.65 × 133,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,712.77x = 45,464,123,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,123,745.53/246,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.57

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