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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,748.80, 340,512.96 and 133,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,748.80, 340,512.96 and 133,571.52 is: 184,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,748.80 : 340,512.96 = 133,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,748.80/340,512.96 = 133,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,748.80x = 340,512.96 × 133,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,748.80x = 45,482,833,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,482,833,646.90/246,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,328.49

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