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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.83, 340,542.45 and 133,592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.83, 340,542.45 and 133,592.58 is: 184,357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.83 : 340,542.45 = 133,592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.83/340,542.45 = 133,592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.83x = 340,542.45 × 133,592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.83x = 45,493,944,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,944,495.02/246,769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,357.81

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