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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,938.36, 340,774.62 and 133,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,938.36, 340,774.62 and 133,761.56 is: 184,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,938.36 : 340,774.62 = 133,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,938.36/340,774.62 = 133,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,938.36x = 340,774.62 × 133,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,938.36x = 45,582,544,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582,544,779.61/246,938.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,590.78

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