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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,757.86, 340,526.93 and 133,580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,757.86, 340,526.93 and 133,580.61 is: 184,341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,757.86 : 340,526.93 = 133,580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,757.86/340,526.93 = 133,580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,757.86x = 340,526.93 × 133,580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,757.86x = 45,487,794,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487,794,362.92/246,757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,341.83

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