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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,388.46, 340,016.87 and 133,212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,388.46, 340,016.87 and 133,212.02 is: 183,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,388.46 : 340,016.87 = 133,212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,388.46/340,016.87 = 133,212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,388.46x = 340,016.87 × 133,212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,388.46x = 45,294,333,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,333,420.72/246,388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,833.01

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