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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.08, 340,541.43 and 133,591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.08, 340,541.43 and 133,591.83 is: 184,356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.08 : 340,541.43 = 133,591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.08/340,541.43 = 133,591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.08x = 340,541.43 × 133,591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.08x = 45,493,552,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,552,824.52/246,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,356.78

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