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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,994.11, 340,852.25 and 133,816.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,994.11, 340,852.25 and 133,816.86 is: 184,667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,994.11 : 340,852.25 = 133,816.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,994.11/340,852.25 = 133,816.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,994.11x = 340,852.25 × 133,816.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,994.11x = 45,611,778,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,778,153.48/246,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,667.47

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