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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,338.32, 339,947.10 and 133,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,338.32, 339,947.10 and 133,161.06 is: 183,762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,338.32 : 339,947.10 = 133,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,338.32/339,947.10 = 133,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,338.32x = 339,947.10 × 133,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,338.32x = 45,267,716,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,716,179.93/246,338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,762.38

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