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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,393.81, 340,023.95 and 133,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,393.81, 340,023.95 and 133,216.56 is: 183,839.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,393.81 : 340,023.95 = 133,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,393.81/340,023.95 = 133,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,393.81x = 340,023.95 × 133,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,393.81x = 45,296,820,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,296,820,936.61/246,393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,839.12

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