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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,977.98, 340,829.95 and 133,800.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,977.98, 340,829.95 and 133,800.73 is: 184,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,977.98 : 340,829.95 = 133,800.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,977.98/340,829.95 = 133,800.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,977.98x = 340,829.95 × 133,800.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,977.98x = 45,603,294,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,603,294,929.29/246,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,645.19

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