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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.94, 340,541.25 and 133,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.94, 340,541.25 and 133,591.69 is: 184,356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.94 : 340,541.25 = 133,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.94/340,541.25 = 133,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.94x = 340,541.25 × 133,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.94x = 45,493,481,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,481,102.21/246,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,356.59

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