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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,971.58, 340,820.94 and 133,794.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,971.58, 340,820.94 and 133,794.36 is: 184,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,971.58 : 340,820.94 = 133,794.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,971.58/340,820.94 = 133,794.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,971.58x = 340,820.94 × 133,794.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,971.58x = 45,599,919,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,919,541.90/246,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,636.30

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