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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,219.77, 339,783.37 and 133,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,219.77, 339,783.37 and 133,042.52 is: 183,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,219.77 : 339,783.37 = 133,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,219.77/339,783.37 = 133,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,219.77x = 339,783.37 × 133,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,219.77x = 45,205,633,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205,633,767.37/246,219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,598.72

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