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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.43, 340,829.48 and 133,801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.43, 340,829.48 and 133,801.91 is: 184,645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.43 : 340,829.48 = 133,801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.43/340,829.48 = 133,801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.43x = 340,829.48 × 133,801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.43x = 45,603,634,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,603,634,739.30/246,979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,645.48

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