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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,867.12, 340,675.92 and 133,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,867.12, 340,675.92 and 133,689.60 is: 184,491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,867.12 : 340,675.92 = 133,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,867.12/340,675.92 = 133,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,867.12x = 340,675.92 × 133,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,867.12x = 45,544,827,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544,827,474.43/246,867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,491.27

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