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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,971.80, 340,821.02 and 133,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,971.80, 340,821.02 and 133,794.52 is: 184,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,971.80 : 340,821.02 = 133,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,971.80/340,821.02 = 133,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,971.80x = 340,821.02 × 133,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,971.80x = 45,599,984,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,984,776.81/246,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,636.40

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