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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,961.14, 340,806.37 and 133,783.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,961.14, 340,806.37 and 133,783.89 is: 184,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,961.14 : 340,806.37 = 133,783.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,961.14/340,806.37 = 133,783.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,961.14x = 340,806.37 × 133,783.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,961.14x = 45,594,401,915.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594,401,915.38/246,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,621.77

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