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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,816.03, 340,607.19 and 133,638.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,816.03, 340,607.19 and 133,638.78 is: 184,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,816.03 : 340,607.19 = 133,638.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,816.03/340,607.19 = 133,638.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,816.03x = 340,607.19 × 133,638.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,816.03x = 45,518,329,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,518,329,330.83/246,816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,422.09

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