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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,993.24, 340,851 and 133,815.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,993.24, 340,851 and 133,815.99 is: 184,666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,993.24 : 340,851 = 133,815.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,993.24/340,851 = 133,815.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,993.24x = 340,851 × 133,815.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,993.24x = 45,611,314,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,314,007.49/246,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,666.24

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