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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,766.89, 340,539.08 and 133,589.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,766.89, 340,539.08 and 133,589.37 is: 184,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,766.89 : 340,539.08 = 133,589.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,766.89/340,539.08 = 133,589.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,766.89x = 340,539.08 × 133,589.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,766.89x = 45,492,400,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,400,489.63/246,766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,353.75

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