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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,387.96, 340,016.18 and 133,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,387.96, 340,016.18 and 133,211.52 is: 183,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,387.96 : 340,016.18 = 133,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,387.96/340,016.18 = 133,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,387.96x = 340,016.18 × 133,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,387.96x = 45,294,071,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,071,496.34/246,387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,832.32

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