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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,402.12, 340,033.50 and 133,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,402.12, 340,033.50 and 133,222.44 is: 183,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,402.12 : 340,033.50 = 133,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,402.12/340,033.50 = 133,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,402.12x = 340,033.50 × 133,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,402.12x = 45,300,092,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,300,092,551.74/246,402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,846.20

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