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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.98, 340,841 and 133,808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.98, 340,841 and 133,808.74 is: 184,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.98 : 340,841 = 133,808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.98/340,841 = 133,808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.98x = 340,841 × 133,808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.98x = 45,607,504,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,504,750.34/246,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,656.25

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