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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,992.24, 340,849.62 and 133,814.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,992.24, 340,849.62 and 133,814.99 is: 184,664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,992.24 : 340,849.62 = 133,814.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,992.24/340,849.62 = 133,814.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,992.24x = 340,849.62 × 133,814.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,992.24x = 45,610,786,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,786,787.56/246,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,664.86

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