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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,946.32, 340,786.08 and 133,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,946.32, 340,786.08 and 133,769.52 is: 184,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,946.32 : 340,786.08 = 133,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,946.32/340,786.08 = 133,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,946.32x = 340,786.08 × 133,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,946.32x = 45,586,790,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586,790,344.28/246,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,602.02

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