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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,832.40, 340,629.96 and 133,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,832.40, 340,629.96 and 133,655.60 is: 184,445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,832.40 : 340,629.96 = 133,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,832.40/340,629.96 = 133,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,832.40x = 340,629.96 × 133,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,832.40x = 45,527,101,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,101,681.78/246,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,445.40

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