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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.58, 340,836.31 and 133,805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.58, 340,836.31 and 133,805.33 is: 184,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.58 : 340,836.31 = 133,805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.58/340,836.31 = 133,805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.58x = 340,836.31 × 133,805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.58x = 45,605,714,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,714,174.97/246,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,651.54

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