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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,994.68, 340,850.52 and 133,817.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,994.68, 340,850.52 and 133,817.16 is: 184,666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,994.68 : 340,850.52 = 133,817.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,994.68/340,850.52 = 133,817.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,994.68x = 340,850.52 × 133,817.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,994.68x = 45,611,648,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,648,570.92/246,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,666.52

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