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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,764.69, 340,535.38 and 133,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,764.69, 340,535.38 and 133,587.44 is: 184,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,764.69 : 340,535.38 = 133,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,764.69/340,535.38 = 133,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,764.69x = 340,535.38 × 133,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,764.69x = 45,491,247,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491,247,940.95/246,764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,350.72

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