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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,865.28, 340,673.60 and 133,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,865.28, 340,673.60 and 133,687.68 is: 184,488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,865.28 : 340,673.60 = 133,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,865.28/340,673.60 = 133,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,865.28x = 340,673.60 × 133,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,865.28x = 45,543,863,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543,863,221.25/246,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,488.73

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