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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,180.48, 339,728.88 and 133,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,180.48, 339,728.88 and 133,003.20 is: 183,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,180.48 : 339,728.88 = 133,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,180.48/339,728.88 = 133,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,180.48x = 339,728.88 × 133,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,180.48x = 45,185,028,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,028,172.42/246,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,544.32

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