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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,923.28, 340,754.85 and 133,746.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,923.28, 340,754.85 and 133,746.03 is: 184,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,923.28 : 340,754.85 = 133,746.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,923.28/340,754.85 = 133,746.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,923.28x = 340,754.85 × 133,746.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,923.28x = 45,574,608,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,574,608,390.75/246,923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,569.91

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