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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,251.46, 339,827.02 and 133,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,251.46, 339,827.02 and 133,074.20 is: 183,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,251.46 : 339,827.02 = 133,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,251.46/339,827.02 = 133,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,251.46x = 339,827.02 × 133,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,251.46x = 45,222,208,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222,208,824.88/246,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,642.40

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