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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,349.88, 339,962.70 and 133,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,349.88, 339,962.70 and 133,172.84 is: 183,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,349.88 : 339,962.70 = 133,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,349.88/339,962.70 = 133,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,349.88x = 339,962.70 × 133,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,349.88x = 45,273,798,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273,798,253.07/246,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,778.45

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