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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.49, 340,832.03 and 133,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.49, 340,832.03 and 133,802.24 is: 184,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.49 : 340,832.03 = 133,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.49/340,832.03 = 133,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.49x = 340,832.03 × 133,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.49x = 45,604,086,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,086,704.58/246,979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,647.27

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