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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,721.06, 340,475.07 and 133,543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,721.06, 340,475.07 and 133,543.90 is: 184,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,721.06 : 340,475.07 = 133,543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,721.06/340,475.07 = 133,543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,721.06x = 340,475.07 × 133,543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,721.06x = 45,468,368,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,368,700.57/246,721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,290.59

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