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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.26, 340,833.34 and 133,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.26, 340,833.34 and 133,804.74 is: 184,649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.26 : 340,833.34 = 133,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.26/340,833.34 = 133,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.26x = 340,833.34 × 133,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.26x = 45,605,116,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,116,442.03/246,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,649.36

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