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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,986.52, 340,841.73 and 133,809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,986.52, 340,841.73 and 133,809.27 is: 184,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,986.52 : 340,841.73 = 133,809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,986.52/340,841.73 = 133,809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,986.52x = 340,841.73 × 133,809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,986.52x = 45,607,783,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,783,076.84/246,986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,656.97

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