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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,748.11, 340,513.41 and 133,570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,748.11, 340,513.41 and 133,570.86 is: 184,328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,748.11 : 340,513.41 = 133,570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,748.11/340,513.41 = 133,570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,748.11x = 340,513.41 × 133,570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,748.11x = 45,482,669,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,482,669,015.23/246,748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,328.34

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