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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,962.14, 340,807.75 and 133,784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,962.14, 340,807.75 and 133,784.89 is: 184,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,962.14 : 340,807.75 = 133,784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,962.14/340,807.75 = 133,784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,962.14x = 340,807.75 × 133,784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,962.14x = 45,594,927,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594,927,344.90/246,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,623.15

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