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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,766.83, 340,539.33 and 133,589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,766.83, 340,539.33 and 133,589.58 is: 184,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,766.83 : 340,539.33 = 133,589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,766.83/340,539.33 = 133,589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,766.83x = 340,539.33 × 133,589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,766.83x = 45,492,506,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,506,068.18/246,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,354.22

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