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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,386.22, 340,013.76 and 133,209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,386.22, 340,013.76 and 133,209.78 is: 183,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,386.22 : 340,013.76 = 133,209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,386.22/340,013.76 = 133,209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,386.22x = 340,013.76 × 133,209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,386.22x = 45,293,158,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,158,166.57/246,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,829.92

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