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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,934.65, 340,769.85 and 133,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,934.65, 340,769.85 and 133,757.40 is: 184,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,934.65 : 340,769.85 = 133,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,934.65/340,769.85 = 133,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,934.65x = 340,769.85 × 133,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,934.65x = 45,580,489,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580,489,134.39/246,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,585.23

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