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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,188.48, 339,739.92 and 133,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,188.48, 339,739.92 and 133,011.20 is: 183,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,188.48 : 339,739.92 = 133,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,188.48/339,739.92 = 133,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,188.48x = 339,739.92 × 133,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,188.48x = 45,189,214,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189,214,447.10/246,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,555.36

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