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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,430.36, 340,073.76 and 133,253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,430.36, 340,073.76 and 133,253.11 is: 183,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,430.36 : 340,073.76 = 133,253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,430.36/340,073.76 = 133,253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,430.36x = 340,073.76 × 133,253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,430.36x = 45,315,886,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315,886,149.39/246,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,889.22

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