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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,388.86, 340,017.15 and 133,211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,388.86, 340,017.15 and 133,211.61 is: 183,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,388.86 : 340,017.15 = 133,211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,388.86/340,017.15 = 133,211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,388.86x = 340,017.15 × 133,211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,388.86x = 45,294,231,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,231,979.11/246,388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,832.30

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