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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,342.98, 339,953.81 and 133,165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,342.98, 339,953.81 and 133,165.73 is: 183,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,342.98 : 339,953.81 = 133,165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,342.98/339,953.81 = 133,165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,342.98x = 339,953.81 × 133,165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,342.98x = 45,270,197,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270,197,274.93/246,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,768.98

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