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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,882.38, 340,697.70 and 133,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,882.38, 340,697.70 and 133,705.13 is: 184,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,882.38 : 340,697.70 = 133,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,882.38/340,697.70 = 133,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,882.38x = 340,697.70 × 133,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,882.38x = 45,553,028,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,028,565.71/246,882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,513.08

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