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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,952.40, 340,795.35 and 133,775.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,952.40, 340,795.35 and 133,775.15 is: 184,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,952.40 : 340,795.35 = 133,775.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,952.40/340,795.35 = 133,775.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,952.40x = 340,795.35 × 133,775.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,952.40x = 45,589,947,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,589,947,361.58/246,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,610.27

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