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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.61, 340,840.50 and 133,808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.61, 340,840.50 and 133,808.36 is: 184,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.61 : 340,840.50 = 133,808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.61/340,840.50 = 133,808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.61x = 340,840.50 × 133,808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.61x = 45,607,308,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,308,326.58/246,985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,655.73

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