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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,866.28, 340,674.98 and 133,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,866.28, 340,674.98 and 133,688.68 is: 184,490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,866.28 : 340,674.98 = 133,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,866.28/340,674.98 = 133,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,866.28x = 340,674.98 × 133,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,866.28x = 45,544,388,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544,388,385.23/246,866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,490.11

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