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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,792.24, 340,573.92 and 133,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,792.24, 340,573.92 and 133,615.20 is: 184,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,792.24 : 340,573.92 = 133,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,792.24/340,573.92 = 133,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,792.24x = 340,573.92 × 133,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,792.24x = 45,505,852,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,505,852,435.58/246,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,389.32

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