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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,909.25, 340,734.77 and 133,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,909.25, 340,734.77 and 133,732 is: 184,550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,909.25 : 340,734.77 = 133,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,909.25/340,734.77 = 133,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,909.25x = 340,734.77 × 133,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,909.25x = 45,567,142,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567,142,261.64/246,909.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,550.16

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