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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,835.89, 340,632.95 and 133,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,835.89, 340,632.95 and 133,658.64 is: 184,448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,835.89 : 340,632.95 = 133,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,835.89/340,632.95 = 133,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,835.89x = 340,632.95 × 133,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,835.89x = 45,528,536,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528,536,167.89/246,835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,448.61

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