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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,992.48, 340,849.96 and 133,815.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,992.48, 340,849.96 and 133,815.24 is: 184,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,992.48 : 340,849.96 = 133,815.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,992.48/340,849.96 = 133,815.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,992.48x = 340,849.96 × 133,815.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,992.48x = 45,610,919,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,919,201.39/246,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,665.21

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