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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,310.02, 339,907.32 and 133,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,310.02, 339,907.32 and 133,132.50 is: 183,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,310.02 : 339,907.32 = 133,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,310.02/339,907.32 = 133,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,310.02x = 339,907.32 × 133,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,310.02x = 45,252,711,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252,711,279.90/246,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,722.58

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