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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,343.56, 339,953.94 and 133,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,343.56, 339,953.94 and 133,166.34 is: 183,769.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,343.56 : 339,953.94 = 133,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,343.56/339,953.94 = 133,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,343.56x = 339,953.94 × 133,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,343.56x = 45,270,421,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270,421,958.38/246,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,769.46

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