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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,302.76, 339,898.20 and 133,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,302.76, 339,898.20 and 133,125.50 is: 183,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,302.76 : 339,898.20 = 133,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,302.76/339,898.20 = 133,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,302.76x = 339,898.20 × 133,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,302.76x = 45,249,117,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249,117,824.10/246,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,713.40

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