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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,434.37, 340,079.79 and 133,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,434.37, 340,079.79 and 133,257.12 is: 183,895.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,434.37 : 340,079.79 = 133,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,434.37/340,079.79 = 133,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,434.37x = 340,079.79 × 133,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,434.37x = 45,318,053,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,318,053,385.60/246,434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,895.02

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