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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,222.57, 339,787.37 and 133,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,222.57, 339,787.37 and 133,045.32 is: 183,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,222.57 : 339,787.37 = 133,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,222.57/339,787.37 = 133,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,222.57x = 339,787.37 × 133,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,222.57x = 45,207,119,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,207,119,373.61/246,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,602.66

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