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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,723.52, 340,478.97 and 133,546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,723.52, 340,478.97 and 133,546.27 is: 184,294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,723.52 : 340,478.97 = 133,546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,723.52/340,478.97 = 133,546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,723.52x = 340,478.97 × 133,546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,723.52x = 45,469,696,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,469,696,456.94/246,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,294.13

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