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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,343.32, 339,954 and 133,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,343.32, 339,954 and 133,166.08 is: 183,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,343.32 : 339,954 = 133,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,343.32/339,954 = 133,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,343.32x = 339,954 × 133,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,343.32x = 45,270,341,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270,341,560.32/246,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,769.31

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