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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,834.68, 340,631.86 and 133,657.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,834.68, 340,631.86 and 133,657.43 is: 184,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,834.68 : 340,631.86 = 133,657.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,834.68/340,631.86 = 133,657.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,834.68x = 340,631.86 × 133,657.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,834.68x = 45,527,978,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,978,983.72/246,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,447.25

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