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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,989.30, 340,845.58 and 133,812.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,989.30, 340,845.58 and 133,812.05 is: 184,660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,989.30 : 340,845.58 = 133,812.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,989.30/340,845.58 = 133,812.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,989.30x = 340,845.58 × 133,812.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,989.30x = 45,609,244,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609,244,606.59/246,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,660.81

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