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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.43, 340,540.55 and 133,591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.43, 340,540.55 and 133,591.18 is: 184,355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.43 : 340,540.55 = 133,591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.43/340,540.55 = 133,591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.43x = 340,540.55 × 133,591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.43x = 45,493,213,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,213,912.35/246,768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,355.89

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