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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,766.80, 340,538.28 and 133,589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,766.80, 340,538.28 and 133,589.58 is: 184,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,766.80 : 340,538.28 = 133,589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,766.80/340,538.28 = 133,589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,766.80x = 340,538.28 × 133,589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,766.80x = 45,492,365,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,365,799.12/246,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,353.67

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