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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,989.89, 340,846.40 and 133,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,989.89, 340,846.40 and 133,812.64 is: 184,661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,989.89 : 340,846.40 = 133,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,989.89/340,846.40 = 133,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,989.89x = 340,846.40 × 133,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,989.89x = 45,609,556,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609,556,626.39/246,989.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,661.63

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