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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,387.17, 340,014.82 and 133,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,387.17, 340,014.82 and 133,209.92 is: 183,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,387.17 : 340,014.82 = 133,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,387.17/340,014.82 = 133,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,387.17x = 340,014.82 × 133,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,387.17x = 45,293,347,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,347,488.03/246,387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,829.97

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