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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,986.76, 340,843.37 and 133,809.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,986.76, 340,843.37 and 133,809.51 is: 184,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,986.76 : 340,843.37 = 133,809.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,986.76/340,843.37 = 133,809.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,986.76x = 340,843.37 × 133,809.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,986.76x = 45,608,083,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608,083,657.40/246,986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,658.01

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