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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,354.56, 339,970.16 and 133,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,354.56, 339,970.16 and 133,177.32 is: 183,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,354.56 : 339,970.16 = 133,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,354.56/339,970.16 = 133,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,354.56x = 339,970.16 × 133,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,354.56x = 45,276,314,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,276,314,788.77/246,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,785.17

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