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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,942.01, 340,781.61 and 133,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,942.01, 340,781.61 and 133,764.76 is: 184,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,942.01 : 340,781.61 = 133,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,942.01/340,781.61 = 133,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,942.01x = 340,781.61 × 133,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,942.01x = 45,584,570,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,584,570,274.06/246,942.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,596.26

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