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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,981.61, 340,834.97 and 133,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,981.61, 340,834.97 and 133,804.36 is: 184,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,981.61 : 340,834.97 = 133,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,981.61/340,834.97 = 133,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,981.61x = 340,834.97 × 133,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,981.61x = 45,605,205,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,205,026.47/246,981.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,650.21

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