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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,762.72, 340,533.66 and 133,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,762.72, 340,533.66 and 133,585.44 is: 184,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,762.72 : 340,533.66 = 133,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,762.72/340,533.66 = 133,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,762.72x = 340,533.66 × 133,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,762.72x = 45,490,338,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490,338,805.91/246,762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,348.51

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