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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,316.77, 339,916.64 and 133,139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,316.77, 339,916.64 and 133,139.25 is: 183,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,316.77 : 339,916.64 = 133,139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,316.77/339,916.64 = 133,139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,316.77x = 339,916.64 × 133,139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,316.77x = 45,256,245,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256,245,846.42/246,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,731.89

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