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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,406.46, 340,041.04 and 133,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,406.46, 340,041.04 and 133,229.21 is: 183,856.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,406.46 : 340,041.04 = 133,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,406.46/340,041.04 = 133,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,406.46x = 340,041.04 × 133,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,406.46x = 45,303,397,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,303,397,093.50/246,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,856.37

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