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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,389.04, 340,016.40 and 133,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,389.04, 340,016.40 and 133,211.52 is: 183,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,389.04 : 340,016.40 = 133,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,389.04/340,016.40 = 133,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,389.04x = 340,016.40 × 133,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,389.04x = 45,294,101,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,101,468.93/246,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,831.64

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