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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,837.51, 340,637.40 and 133,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,837.51, 340,637.40 and 133,660.26 is: 184,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,837.51 : 340,637.40 = 133,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,837.51/340,637.40 = 133,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,837.51x = 340,637.40 × 133,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,837.51x = 45,529,683,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,529,683,449.72/246,837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,452.04

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