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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,881.25, 340,696.13 and 133,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,881.25, 340,696.13 and 133,704 is: 184,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,881.25 : 340,696.13 = 133,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,881.25/340,696.13 = 133,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,881.25x = 340,696.13 × 133,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,881.25x = 45,552,434,697
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552,434,697/246,881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,511.52

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