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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,998.88, 340,859.87 and 133,821.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,998.88, 340,859.87 and 133,821.63 is: 184,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,998.88 : 340,859.87 = 133,821.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,998.88/340,859.87 = 133,821.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,998.88x = 340,859.87 × 133,821.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,998.88x = 45,614,423,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,423,404.99/246,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,674.62

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