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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,966.11, 340,812.74 and 133,789.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,966.11, 340,812.74 and 133,789.13 is: 184,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,966.11 : 340,812.74 = 133,789.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,966.11/340,812.74 = 133,789.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,966.11x = 340,812.74 × 133,789.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,966.11x = 45,597,039,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,039,308.57/246,966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,628.73

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