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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,951.51, 340,793.09 and 133,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,951.51, 340,793.09 and 133,774.26 is: 184,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,951.51 : 340,793.09 = 133,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,951.51/340,793.09 = 133,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,951.51x = 340,793.09 × 133,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,951.51x = 45,589,343,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,589,343,427.86/246,951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,608.48

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