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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,322.11, 339,924.34 and 133,144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,322.11, 339,924.34 and 133,144.86 is: 183,739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,322.11 : 339,924.34 = 133,144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,322.11/339,924.34 = 133,144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,322.11x = 339,924.34 × 133,144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,322.11x = 45,259,178,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,259,178,659.89/246,322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,739.81

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