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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,966.80, 340,814.12 and 133,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,966.80, 340,814.12 and 133,789.52 is: 184,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,966.80 : 340,814.12 = 133,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,966.80/340,814.12 = 133,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,966.80x = 340,814.12 × 133,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,966.80x = 45,597,357,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,357,524.02/246,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,629.50

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