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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,758.86, 340,528.31 and 133,581.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,758.86, 340,528.31 and 133,581.61 is: 184,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,758.86 : 340,528.31 = 133,581.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,758.86/340,528.31 = 133,581.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,758.86x = 340,528.31 × 133,581.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,758.86x = 45,488,319,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488,319,900.38/246,758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,343.21

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