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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,784.81, 340,561.50 and 133,606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,784.81, 340,561.50 and 133,606.75 is: 184,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,784.81 : 340,561.50 = 133,606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,784.81/340,561.50 = 133,606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,784.81x = 340,561.50 × 133,606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,784.81x = 45,501,315,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,501,315,190.13/246,784.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,376.48

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