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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,921.06, 340,749.27 and 133,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,921.06, 340,749.27 and 133,743 is: 184,564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,921.06 : 340,749.27 = 133,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,921.06/340,749.27 = 133,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,921.06x = 340,749.27 × 133,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,921.06x = 45,572,829,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572,829,617.61/246,921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,564.37

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