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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,766.43, 340,537.79 and 133,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,766.43, 340,537.79 and 133,589.18 is: 184,353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,766.43 : 340,537.79 = 133,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,766.43/340,537.79 = 133,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,766.43x = 340,537.79 × 133,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,766.43x = 45,492,165,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,165,310.43/246,766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,353.13

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