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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,415.38, 340,053.17 and 133,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,415.38, 340,053.17 and 133,238.13 is: 183,868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,415.38 : 340,053.17 = 133,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,415.38/340,053.17 = 133,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,415.38x = 340,053.17 × 133,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,415.38x = 45,308,047,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308,047,805.18/246,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,868.59

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