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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,386.73, 340,013.65 and 133,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,386.73, 340,013.65 and 133,209.48 is: 183,829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,386.73 : 340,013.65 = 133,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,386.73/340,013.65 = 133,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,386.73x = 340,013.65 × 133,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,386.73x = 45,293,041,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,041,509.40/246,386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,829.06

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