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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.11, 340,839.81 and 133,807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.11, 340,839.81 and 133,807.86 is: 184,655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.11 : 340,839.81 = 133,807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.11/340,839.81 = 133,807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.11x = 340,839.81 × 133,807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.11x = 45,607,045,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,045,578.91/246,985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,655.04

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