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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,966.72, 340,814.03 and 133,789.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,966.72, 340,814.03 and 133,789.47 is: 184,629.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,966.72 : 340,814.03 = 133,789.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,966.72/340,814.03 = 133,789.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,966.72x = 340,814.03 × 133,789.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,966.72x = 45,597,327,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,327,773.32/246,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,629.44

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