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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,971.06, 340,820 and 133,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,971.06, 340,820 and 133,793.80 is: 184,635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,971.06 : 340,820 = 133,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,971.06/340,820 = 133,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,971.06x = 340,820 × 133,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,971.06x = 45,599,602,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,602,916.00/246,971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,635.41

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