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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,998.39, 340,859.19 and 133,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,998.39, 340,859.19 and 133,821.14 is: 184,673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,998.39 : 340,859.19 = 133,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,998.39/340,859.19 = 133,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,998.39x = 340,859.19 × 133,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,998.39x = 45,614,163,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,163,680.98/246,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,673.93

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