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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,831.93, 340,629.17 and 133,655.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,831.93, 340,629.17 and 133,655.49 is: 184,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,831.93 : 340,629.17 = 133,655.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,831.93/340,629.17 = 133,655.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,831.93x = 340,629.17 × 133,655.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,831.93x = 45,526,957,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,526,957,956.37/246,831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,445.17

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