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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.67, 340,836.44 and 133,805.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.67, 340,836.44 and 133,805.42 is: 184,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.67 : 340,836.44 = 133,805.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.67/340,836.44 = 133,805.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.67x = 340,836.44 × 133,805.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.67x = 45,605,763,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,763,188.57/246,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,651.67

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