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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,802.88, 340,588 and 133,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,802.88, 340,588 and 133,625.60 is: 184,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,802.88 : 340,588 = 133,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,802.88/340,588 = 133,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,802.88x = 340,588 × 133,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,802.88x = 45,511,275,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,511,275,852.80/246,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,403.34

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