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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,892.94, 340,712.73 and 133,715.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,892.94, 340,712.73 and 133,715.72 is: 184,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,892.94 : 340,712.73 = 133,715.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,892.94/340,712.73 = 133,715.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,892.94x = 340,712.73 × 133,715.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,892.94x = 45,558,648,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558,648,005.12/246,892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,527.95

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