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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,722.40, 340,474.80 and 133,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,722.40, 340,474.80 and 133,544.16 is: 184,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,722.40 : 340,474.80 = 133,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,722.40/340,474.80 = 133,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,722.40x = 340,474.80 × 133,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,722.40x = 45,468,421,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,421,167.17/246,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,289.80

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