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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,915.06, 340,740.99 and 133,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,915.06, 340,740.99 and 133,737 is: 184,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,915.06 : 340,740.99 = 133,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,915.06/340,740.99 = 133,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,915.06x = 340,740.99 × 133,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,915.06x = 45,569,677,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,569,677,779.63/246,915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,556.09

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