Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,365.28, 339,984 and 133,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,365.28, 339,984 and 133,188 is: 183,799.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,365.28 : 339,984 = 133,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,365.28/339,984 = 133,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,365.28x = 339,984 × 133,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,365.28x = 45,281,788,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,281,788,992/246,365.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,799.39
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