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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,337.32, 339,945.72 and 133,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,337.32, 339,945.72 and 133,160.06 is: 183,761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,337.32 : 339,945.72 = 133,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,337.32/339,945.72 = 133,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,337.32x = 339,945.72 × 133,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,337.32x = 45,267,192,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,192,471.94/246,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,761.00

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