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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,215.89, 339,778.02 and 133,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,215.89, 339,778.02 and 133,038.64 is: 183,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,215.89 : 339,778.02 = 133,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,215.89/339,778.02 = 133,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,215.89x = 339,778.02 × 133,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,215.89x = 45,203,605,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,605,682.69/246,215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,593.37

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