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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,280.02, 339,865.92 and 133,102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,280.02, 339,865.92 and 133,102.50 is: 183,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,280.02 : 339,865.92 = 133,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,280.02/339,865.92 = 133,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,280.02x = 339,865.92 × 133,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,280.02x = 45,237,003,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,237,003,616.80/246,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,681.18

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