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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,413.88, 340,051.10 and 133,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,413.88, 340,051.10 and 133,236.63 is: 183,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,413.88 : 340,051.10 = 133,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,413.88/340,051.10 = 133,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,413.88x = 340,051.10 × 133,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,413.88x = 45,307,261,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,307,261,925.61/246,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,866.52

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