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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,712.90, 340,464.82 and 133,535.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,712.90, 340,464.82 and 133,535.65 is: 184,279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,712.90 : 340,464.82 = 133,535.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,712.90/340,464.82 = 133,535.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,712.90x = 340,464.82 × 133,535.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,712.90x = 45,464,189,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,189,338.51/246,712.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.74

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