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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,257.60, 339,835.66 and 133,080.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,257.60, 339,835.66 and 133,080.35 is: 183,650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,257.60 : 339,835.66 = 133,080.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,257.60/339,835.66 = 133,080.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,257.60x = 339,835.66 × 133,080.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,257.60x = 45,225,446,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,225,446,543.40/246,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,650.97

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