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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,317.02, 339,916.98 and 133,139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,317.02, 339,916.98 and 133,139.50 is: 183,732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,317.02 : 339,916.98 = 133,139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,317.02/339,916.98 = 133,139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,317.02x = 339,916.98 × 133,139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,317.02x = 45,256,376,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256,376,758.71/246,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,732.24

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