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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,404.66, 340,038.60 and 133,227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,404.66, 340,038.60 and 133,227.41 is: 183,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,404.66 : 340,038.60 = 133,227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,404.66/340,038.60 = 133,227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,404.66x = 340,038.60 × 133,227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,404.66x = 45,302,461,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,302,461,978.03/246,404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,853.92

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