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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,978.06, 340,827.84 and 133,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,978.06, 340,827.84 and 133,800 is: 184,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,978.06 : 340,827.84 = 133,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,978.06/340,827.84 = 133,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,978.06x = 340,827.84 × 133,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,978.06x = 45,602,764,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,764,992/246,978.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,642.98

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