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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,969.11, 340,816.87 and 133,792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,969.11, 340,816.87 and 133,792.13 is: 184,632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,969.11 : 340,816.87 = 133,792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,969.11/340,816.87 = 133,792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,969.11x = 340,816.87 × 133,792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,969.11x = 45,598,614,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,598,614,977.23/246,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,632.87

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