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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,713.65, 340,465.86 and 133,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,713.65, 340,465.86 and 133,536.40 is: 184,280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,713.65 : 340,465.86 = 133,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,713.65/340,465.86 = 133,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,713.65x = 340,465.86 × 133,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,713.65x = 45,464,585,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,585,267.30/246,713.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,280.79

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