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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,311.02, 339,908.70 and 133,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,311.02, 339,908.70 and 133,133.50 is: 183,723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,311.02 : 339,908.70 = 133,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,311.02/339,908.70 = 133,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,311.02x = 339,908.70 × 133,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,311.02x = 45,253,234,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,234,911.45/246,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,723.96

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