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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,998.75, 340,858.59 and 133,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,998.75, 340,858.59 and 133,821.50 is: 184,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,998.75 : 340,858.59 = 133,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,998.75/340,858.59 = 133,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,998.75x = 340,858.59 × 133,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,998.75x = 45,614,207,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,207,801.69/246,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,673.84

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