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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.61, 340,836.35 and 133,805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.61, 340,836.35 and 133,805.36 is: 184,651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.61 : 340,836.35 = 133,805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.61/340,836.35 = 133,805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.61x = 340,836.35 × 133,805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.61x = 45,605,730,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,730,512.84/246,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,651.59

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