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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,918.06, 340,745.13 and 133,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,918.06, 340,745.13 and 133,740 is: 184,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,918.06 : 340,745.13 = 133,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,918.06/340,745.13 = 133,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,918.06x = 340,745.13 × 133,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,918.06x = 45,571,253,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,253,686.20/246,918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,560.23

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