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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,337.11, 339,945.20 and 133,159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,337.11, 339,945.20 and 133,159.86 is: 183,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,337.11 : 339,945.20 = 133,159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,337.11/339,945.20 = 133,159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,337.11x = 339,945.20 × 133,159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,337.11x = 45,267,054,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,054,573.87/246,337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,760.60

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