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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,347.60, 339,960.20 and 133,170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,347.60, 339,960.20 and 133,170.35 is: 183,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,347.60 : 339,960.20 = 133,170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,347.60/339,960.20 = 133,170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,347.60x = 339,960.20 × 133,170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,347.60x = 45,272,616,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272,616,454.42/246,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,775.35

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