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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.11, 340,835.66 and 133,804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.11, 340,835.66 and 133,804.86 is: 184,650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.11 : 340,835.66 = 133,804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.11/340,835.66 = 133,804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.11x = 340,835.66 × 133,804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.11x = 45,605,467,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,467,100.28/246,982.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,650.89

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