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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.55, 340,836.26 and 133,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.55, 340,836.26 and 133,805.30 is: 184,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.55 : 340,836.26 = 133,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.55/340,836.26 = 133,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.55x = 340,836.26 × 133,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.55x = 45,605,697,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,697,502.60/246,982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,651.50

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