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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,885.38, 340,701.84 and 133,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,885.38, 340,701.84 and 133,708.13 is: 184,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,885.38 : 340,701.84 = 133,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,885.38/340,701.84 = 133,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,885.38x = 340,701.84 × 133,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,885.38x = 45,554,605,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,605,913.96/246,885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,517.23

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