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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,767.31, 340,537.37 and 133,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,767.31, 340,537.37 and 133,589.25 is: 184,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,767.31 : 340,537.37 = 133,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,767.31/340,537.37 = 133,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,767.31x = 340,537.37 × 133,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,767.31x = 45,492,131,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,131,187.33/246,767.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,352.34

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