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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,327.12, 339,931.17 and 133,149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,327.12, 339,931.17 and 133,149.87 is: 183,746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,327.12 : 339,931.17 = 133,149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,327.12/339,931.17 = 133,149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,327.12x = 339,931.17 × 133,149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,327.12x = 45,261,791,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261,791,094.45/246,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,746.68

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