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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,861.96, 340,669.78 and 133,684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,861.96, 340,669.78 and 133,684.84 is: 184,485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,861.96 : 340,669.78 = 133,684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,861.96/340,669.78 = 133,684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,861.96x = 340,669.78 × 133,684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,861.96x = 45,542,385,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,542,385,032.14/246,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,485.23

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