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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,714.77, 340,467.41 and 133,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,714.77, 340,467.41 and 133,537.52 is: 184,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,714.77 : 340,467.41 = 133,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,714.77/340,467.41 = 133,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,714.77x = 340,467.41 × 133,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,714.77x = 45,465,173,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465,173,572.22/246,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,282.33

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