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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.68, 340,542.28 and 133,592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.68, 340,542.28 and 133,592.43 is: 184,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.68 : 340,542.28 = 133,592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.68/340,542.28 = 133,592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.68x = 340,542.28 × 133,592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.68x = 45,493,870,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,870,702.94/246,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,357.62

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