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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,427.02, 340,069.05 and 133,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,427.02, 340,069.05 and 133,249.50 is: 183,884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,427.02 : 340,069.05 = 133,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,427.02/340,069.05 = 133,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,427.02x = 340,069.05 × 133,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,427.02x = 45,314,030,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314,030,877.98/246,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,884.18

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