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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,324.11, 339,927.03 and 133,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,324.11, 339,927.03 and 133,146.86 is: 183,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,324.11 : 339,927.03 = 133,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,324.11/339,927.03 = 133,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,324.11x = 339,927.03 × 133,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,324.11x = 45,260,214,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,214,973.99/246,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,742.53

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