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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,338.94, 339,947.83 and 133,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,338.94, 339,947.83 and 133,161.69 is: 183,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,338.94 : 339,947.83 = 133,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,338.94/339,947.83 = 133,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,338.94x = 339,947.83 × 133,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,338.94x = 45,268,027,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,027,554.63/246,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,763.18

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