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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,385.80, 340,011.68 and 133,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,385.80, 340,011.68 and 133,208.55 is: 183,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,385.80 : 340,011.68 = 133,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,385.80/340,011.68 = 133,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,385.80x = 340,011.68 × 133,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,385.80x = 45,292,462,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,462,209.82/246,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,827.40

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