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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,946.02, 340,785.48 and 133,768.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,946.02, 340,785.48 and 133,768.74 is: 184,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,946.02 : 340,785.48 = 133,768.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,946.02/340,785.48 = 133,768.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,946.02x = 340,785.48 × 133,768.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,946.02x = 45,586,444,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586,444,269.90/246,946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,600.85

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