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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.64, 340,841.82 and 133,808.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.64, 340,841.82 and 133,808.39 is: 184,656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.64 : 340,841.82 = 133,808.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.64/340,841.82 = 133,808.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.64x = 340,841.82 × 133,808.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.64x = 45,607,492,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,492,805.62/246,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,656.46

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