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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,941.51, 340,780.92 and 133,764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,941.51, 340,780.92 and 133,764.26 is: 184,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,941.51 : 340,780.92 = 133,764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,941.51/340,780.92 = 133,764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,941.51x = 340,780.92 × 133,764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,941.51x = 45,584,307,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,584,307,585.92/246,941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,595.57

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