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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,431.49, 340,075.83 and 133,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,431.49, 340,075.83 and 133,254.24 is: 183,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,431.49 : 340,075.83 = 133,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,431.49/340,075.83 = 133,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,431.49x = 340,075.83 × 133,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,431.49x = 45,316,546,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316,546,269.02/246,431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,891.05

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