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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,986.14, 340,842.50 and 133,808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,986.14, 340,842.50 and 133,808.89 is: 184,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,986.14 : 340,842.50 = 133,808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,986.14/340,842.50 = 133,808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,986.14x = 340,842.50 × 133,808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,986.14x = 45,607,756,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,756,589.83/246,986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,657.15

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