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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,989.11, 340,845.33 and 133,811.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,989.11, 340,845.33 and 133,811.86 is: 184,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,989.11 : 340,845.33 = 133,811.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,989.11/340,845.33 = 133,811.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,989.11x = 340,845.33 × 133,811.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,989.11x = 45,609,147,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609,147,579.61/246,989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,660.56

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