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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,811.91, 340,601.49 and 133,634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,811.91, 340,601.49 and 133,634.66 is: 184,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,811.91 : 340,601.49 = 133,634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,811.91/340,601.49 = 133,634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,811.91x = 340,601.49 × 133,634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,811.91x = 45,516,162,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516,162,608.64/246,811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,416.40

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