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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,838.51, 340,638.78 and 133,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,838.51, 340,638.78 and 133,661.26 is: 184,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,838.51 : 340,638.78 = 133,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,838.51/340,638.78 = 133,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,838.51x = 340,638.78 × 133,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,838.51x = 45,530,208,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530,208,539.66/246,838.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,453.42

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