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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,986.61, 340,841.88 and 133,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,986.61, 340,841.88 and 133,809.36 is: 184,657.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,986.61 : 340,841.88 = 133,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,986.61/340,841.88 = 133,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,986.61x = 340,841.88 × 133,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,986.61x = 45,607,833,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,833,824.00/246,986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,657.11

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