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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,883.38, 340,699.08 and 133,706.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,883.38, 340,699.08 and 133,706.13 is: 184,514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,883.38 : 340,699.08 = 133,706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,883.38/340,699.08 = 133,706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,883.38x = 340,699.08 × 133,706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,883.38x = 45,553,555,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,555,481.36/246,883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,514.47

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