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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,416.10, 340,053.93 and 133,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,416.10, 340,053.93 and 133,238.58 is: 183,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,416.10 : 340,053.93 = 133,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,416.10/340,053.93 = 133,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,416.10x = 340,053.93 × 133,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,416.10x = 45,308,302,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308,302,756.62/246,416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,869.08

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