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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.89, 340,832.12 and 133,802.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.89, 340,832.12 and 133,802.64 is: 184,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.89 : 340,832.12 = 133,802.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.89/340,832.12 = 133,802.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.89x = 340,832.12 × 133,802.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.89x = 45,604,236,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,236,783.78/246,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,647.57

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