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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,402.64, 340,035 and 133,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,402.64, 340,035 and 133,225.36 is: 183,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,402.64 : 340,035 = 133,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,402.64/340,035 = 133,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,402.64x = 340,035 × 133,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,402.64x = 45,301,285,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301,285,287.60/246,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,850.65

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