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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,720.94, 340,474.89 and 133,543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,720.94, 340,474.89 and 133,543.69 is: 184,290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,720.94 : 340,474.89 = 133,543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,720.94/340,474.89 = 133,543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,720.94x = 340,474.89 × 133,543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,720.94x = 45,468,272,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,272,812.55/246,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,290.29

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