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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,432.62, 340,077.38 and 133,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,432.62, 340,077.38 and 133,255.37 is: 183,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,432.62 : 340,077.38 = 133,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,432.62/340,077.38 = 133,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,432.62x = 340,077.38 × 133,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,432.62x = 45,317,134,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,134,733.87/246,432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,892.60

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