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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.23, 340,831.67 and 133,801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.23, 340,831.67 and 133,801.98 is: 184,646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.23 : 340,831.67 = 133,801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.23/340,831.67 = 133,801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.23x = 340,831.67 × 133,801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.23x = 45,603,952,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,603,952,292.71/246,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,646.91

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