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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,348.36, 339,960.96 and 133,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,348.36, 339,960.96 and 133,171.08 is: 183,776.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,348.36 : 339,960.96 = 133,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,348.36/339,960.96 = 133,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,348.36x = 339,960.96 × 133,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,348.36x = 45,272,968,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272,968,201.04/246,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,776.21

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