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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,217.62, 339,780.24 and 133,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,217.62, 339,780.24 and 133,040.40 is: 183,595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,217.62 : 339,780.24 = 133,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,217.62/339,780.24 = 133,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,217.62x = 339,780.24 × 133,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,217.62x = 45,204,499,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204,499,041.70/246,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,595.71

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