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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,901.12, 340,723.56 and 133,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,901.12, 340,723.56 and 133,723.88 is: 184,538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,901.12 : 340,723.56 = 133,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,901.12/340,723.56 = 133,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,901.12x = 340,723.56 × 133,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,901.12x = 45,562,876,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,562,876,450.61/246,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,538.96

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