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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.54, 340,540.73 and 133,591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.54, 340,540.73 and 133,591.29 is: 184,356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.54 : 340,540.73 = 133,591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.54/340,540.73 = 133,591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.54x = 340,540.73 × 133,591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.54x = 45,493,275,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,275,418.24/246,768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,356.06

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