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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,429.58, 340,072.59 and 133,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,429.58, 340,072.59 and 133,252.06 is: 183,887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,429.58 : 340,072.59 = 133,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,429.58/340,072.59 = 133,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,429.58x = 340,072.59 × 133,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,429.58x = 45,315,373,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315,373,167.04/246,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,887.72

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