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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.14, 340,841.12 and 133,807.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.14, 340,841.12 and 133,807.89 is: 184,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.14 : 340,841.12 = 133,807.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.14/340,841.12 = 133,807.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.14x = 340,841.12 × 133,807.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.14x = 45,607,229,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,229,722.75/246,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,655.77

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