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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,395.70, 340,026.55 and 133,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,395.70, 340,026.55 and 133,218.45 is: 183,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,395.70 : 340,026.55 = 133,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,395.70/340,026.55 = 133,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,395.70x = 340,026.55 × 133,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,395.70x = 45,297,809,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,809,949.85/246,395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,841.72

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