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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,975.06, 340,823.70 and 133,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,975.06, 340,823.70 and 133,797 is: 184,638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,975.06 : 340,823.70 = 133,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,975.06/340,823.70 = 133,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,975.06x = 340,823.70 × 133,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,975.06x = 45,601,188,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601,188,588.90/246,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,638.84

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