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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,714.81, 340,467.45 and 133,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,714.81, 340,467.45 and 133,537.56 is: 184,282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,714.81 : 340,467.45 = 133,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,714.81/340,467.45 = 133,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,714.81x = 340,467.45 × 133,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,714.81x = 45,465,193,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465,193,421.18/246,714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,282.38

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