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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,349.54, 339,963.24 and 133,172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,349.54, 339,963.24 and 133,172.29 is: 183,778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,349.54 : 339,963.24 = 133,172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,349.54/339,963.24 = 133,172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,349.54x = 339,963.24 × 133,172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,349.54x = 45,273,683,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273,683,186.62/246,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,778.23

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