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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,756.71, 340,525.35 and 133,579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,756.71, 340,525.35 and 133,579.46 is: 184,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,756.71 : 340,525.35 = 133,579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,756.71/340,525.35 = 133,579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,756.71x = 340,525.35 × 133,579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,756.71x = 45,487,193,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487,193,220.62/246,756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,340.25

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