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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,882.86, 340,698.03 and 133,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,882.86, 340,698.03 and 133,706.06 is: 184,514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,882.86 : 340,698.03 = 133,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,882.86/340,698.03 = 133,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,882.86x = 340,698.03 × 133,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,882.86x = 45,553,391,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,391,241.06/246,882.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,514.19

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