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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,341.98, 339,952.43 and 133,164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,341.98, 339,952.43 and 133,164.73 is: 183,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,341.98 : 339,952.43 = 133,164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,341.98/339,952.43 = 133,164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,341.98x = 339,952.43 × 133,164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,341.98x = 45,269,671,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,269,671,650.36/246,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,767.59

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