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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,842.02, 340,643.61 and 133,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,842.02, 340,643.61 and 133,664.78 is: 184,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,842.02 : 340,643.61 = 133,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,842.02/340,643.61 = 133,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,842.02x = 340,643.61 × 133,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,842.02x = 45,532,053,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,532,053,189.06/246,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,458.27

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