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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,783.81, 340,560.12 and 133,605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,783.81, 340,560.12 and 133,605.75 is: 184,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,783.81 : 340,560.12 = 133,605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,783.81/340,560.12 = 133,605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,783.81x = 340,560.12 × 133,605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,783.81x = 45,500,790,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,500,790,252.69/246,783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,375.10

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