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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,853.28, 340,657.04 and 133,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,853.28, 340,657.04 and 133,675.68 is: 184,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,853.28 : 340,657.04 = 133,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,853.28/340,657.04 = 133,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,853.28x = 340,657.04 × 133,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,853.28x = 45,537,561,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537,561,468.79/246,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,472.18

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