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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,212.05, 339,772.08 and 133,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,212.05, 339,772.08 and 133,034.80 is: 183,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,212.05 : 339,772.08 = 133,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,212.05/339,772.08 = 133,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,212.05x = 339,772.08 × 133,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,212.05x = 45,201,510,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201,510,708.38/246,212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,587.73

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