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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,720.06, 340,473.69 and 133,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,720.06, 340,473.69 and 133,542.90 is: 184,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,720.06 : 340,473.69 = 133,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,720.06/340,473.69 = 133,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,720.06x = 340,473.69 × 133,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,720.06x = 45,467,843,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467,843,936.30/246,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,289.21

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