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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.89, 340,836.24 and 133,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.89, 340,836.24 and 133,805.64 is: 184,651.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.89 : 340,836.24 = 133,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.89/340,836.24 = 133,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.89x = 340,836.24 × 133,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.89x = 45,605,811,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,811,228.39/246,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,651.70

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