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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,380.58, 340,003.71 and 133,203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,380.58, 340,003.71 and 133,203.06 is: 183,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,380.58 : 340,003.71 = 133,203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,380.58/340,003.71 = 133,203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,380.58x = 340,003.71 × 133,203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,380.58x = 45,289,534,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289,534,583.35/246,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,819.42

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