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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,719.98, 340,474.08 and 133,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,719.98, 340,474.08 and 133,542.73 is: 184,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,719.98 : 340,474.08 = 133,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,719.98/340,474.08 = 133,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,719.98x = 340,474.08 × 133,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,719.98x = 45,467,838,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467,838,137.44/246,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,289.24

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