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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,983.02, 340,836.91 and 133,805.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,983.02, 340,836.91 and 133,805.77 is: 184,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,983.02 : 340,836.91 = 133,805.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,983.02/340,836.91 = 133,805.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,983.02x = 340,836.91 × 133,805.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,983.02x = 45,605,945,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,945,186.97/246,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,652.15

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