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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,388.41, 340,016.51 and 133,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,388.41, 340,016.51 and 133,211.16 is: 183,831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,388.41 : 340,016.51 = 133,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,388.41/340,016.51 = 133,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,388.41x = 340,016.51 × 133,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,388.41x = 45,293,992,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,992,718.33/246,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,831.67

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