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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,987.20, 340,843.97 and 133,809.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,987.20, 340,843.97 and 133,809.95 is: 184,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,987.20 : 340,843.97 = 133,809.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,987.20/340,843.97 = 133,809.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,987.20x = 340,843.97 × 133,809.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,987.20x = 45,608,314,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608,314,583.50/246,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,658.62

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