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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,394.72, 340,024.68 and 133,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,394.72, 340,024.68 and 133,217.48 is: 183,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,394.72 : 340,024.68 = 133,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,394.72/340,024.68 = 133,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,394.72x = 340,024.68 × 133,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,394.72x = 45,297,231,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,231,007.41/246,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,840.10

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