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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,972.80, 340,822.40 and 133,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,972.80, 340,822.40 and 133,795.52 is: 184,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,972.80 : 340,822.40 = 133,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,972.80/340,822.40 = 133,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,972.80x = 340,822.40 × 133,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,972.80x = 45,600,510,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,600,510,235.65/246,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,637.78

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