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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,999.51, 340,859.54 and 133,822.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,999.51, 340,859.54 and 133,822.26 is: 184,674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,999.51 : 340,859.54 = 133,822.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,999.51/340,859.54 = 133,822.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,999.51x = 340,859.54 × 133,822.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,999.51x = 45,614,594,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,594,319.92/246,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,674.84

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