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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.68, 340,540.90 and 133,591.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.68, 340,540.90 and 133,591.43 is: 184,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.68 : 340,540.90 = 133,591.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.68/340,540.90 = 133,591.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.68x = 340,540.90 × 133,591.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.68x = 45,493,346,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,346,321.86/246,768.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,356.24

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