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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,814.25, 340,603.67 and 133,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,814.25, 340,603.67 and 133,637 is: 184,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,814.25 : 340,603.67 = 133,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,814.25/340,603.67 = 133,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,814.25x = 340,603.67 × 133,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,814.25x = 45,517,251,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517,251,979.61/246,814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,419.06

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