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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,832.18, 340,629.51 and 133,655.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,832.18, 340,629.51 and 133,655.74 is: 184,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,832.18 : 340,629.51 = 133,655.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,832.18/340,629.51 = 133,655.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,832.18x = 340,629.51 × 133,655.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,832.18x = 45,527,089,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,089,224.89/246,832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,445.52

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