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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,336.34, 339,944.43 and 133,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,336.34, 339,944.43 and 133,159 is: 183,759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,336.34 : 339,944.43 = 133,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,336.34/339,944.43 = 133,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,336.34x = 339,944.43 × 133,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,336.34x = 45,266,660,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,660,354.37/246,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,759.57

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