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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,990.65, 340,848.50 and 133,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,990.65, 340,848.50 and 133,813.40 is: 184,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,990.65 : 340,848.50 = 133,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,990.65/340,848.50 = 133,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,990.65x = 340,848.50 × 133,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,990.65x = 45,610,094,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,094,296.59/246,990.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,663.25

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