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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,911.76, 340,739.87 and 133,734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,911.76, 340,739.87 and 133,734.51 is: 184,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,911.76 : 340,739.87 = 133,734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,911.76/340,739.87 = 133,734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,911.76x = 340,739.87 × 133,734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,911.76x = 45,568,678,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,678,883.24/246,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,554.51

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