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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,888.94, 340,707.18 and 133,711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,888.94, 340,707.18 and 133,711.69 is: 184,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,888.94 : 340,707.18 = 133,711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,888.94/340,707.18 = 133,711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,888.94x = 340,707.18 × 133,711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,888.94x = 45,556,532,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,532,832.93/246,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,522.37

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