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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,997.76, 340,856.10 and 133,820.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,997.76, 340,856.10 and 133,820.51 is: 184,671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,997.76 : 340,856.10 = 133,820.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,997.76/340,856.10 = 133,820.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,997.76x = 340,856.10 × 133,820.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,997.76x = 45,613,535,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613,535,434.33/246,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,671.86

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