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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,186.52, 339,737.64 and 133,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,186.52, 339,737.64 and 133,009.52 is: 183,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,186.52 : 339,737.64 = 133,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,186.52/339,737.64 = 133,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,186.52x = 339,737.64 × 133,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,186.52x = 45,188,340,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188,340,422.33/246,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,553.27

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