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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.24, 340,540.80 and 133,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.24, 340,540.80 and 133,591.20 is: 184,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.24 : 340,540.80 = 133,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.24/340,540.80 = 133,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.24x = 340,540.80 × 133,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.24x = 45,493,254,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,254,120.96/246,768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,356.20

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