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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,397.56, 340,027.88 and 133,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,397.56, 340,027.88 and 133,220.30 is: 183,843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,397.56 : 340,027.88 = 133,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,397.56/340,027.88 = 133,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,397.56x = 340,027.88 × 133,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,397.56x = 45,298,616,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298,616,181.96/246,397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,843.61

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