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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,392.60, 340,021.50 and 133,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,392.60, 340,021.50 and 133,215.08 is: 183,836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,392.60 : 340,021.50 = 133,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,392.60/340,021.50 = 133,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,392.60x = 340,021.50 × 133,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,392.60x = 45,295,991,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295,991,324.22/246,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,836.65

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