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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,960.14, 340,804.99 and 133,782.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,960.14, 340,804.99 and 133,782.89 is: 184,620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,960.14 : 340,804.99 = 133,782.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,960.14/340,804.99 = 133,782.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,960.14x = 340,804.99 × 133,782.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,960.14x = 45,593,877,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,593,877,245.12/246,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,620.39

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