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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.35, 340,541.40 and 133,591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.35, 340,541.40 and 133,591.10 is: 184,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.35 : 340,541.40 = 133,591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.35/340,541.40 = 133,591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.35x = 340,541.40 × 133,591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.35x = 45,493,298,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,298,518.83/246,768.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,356.30

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