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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.25, 340,829.22 and 133,801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.25, 340,829.22 and 133,801.73 is: 184,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.25 : 340,829.22 = 133,801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.25/340,829.22 = 133,801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.25x = 340,829.22 × 133,801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.25x = 45,603,536,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,603,536,897.40/246,979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,645.22

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