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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,430.84, 340,074.32 and 133,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,430.84, 340,074.32 and 133,253.32 is: 183,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,430.84 : 340,074.32 = 133,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,430.84/340,074.32 = 133,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,430.84x = 340,074.32 × 133,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,430.84x = 45,316,032,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316,032,186.74/246,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,889.45

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