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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,347.38, 339,959.25 and 133,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,347.38, 339,959.25 and 133,170.34 is: 183,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,347.38 : 339,959.25 = 133,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,347.38/339,959.25 = 133,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,347.38x = 339,959.25 × 133,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,347.38x = 45,272,488,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272,488,908.65/246,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,775.00

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