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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,435.02, 340,080.06 and 133,257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,435.02, 340,080.06 and 133,257.50 is: 183,895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,435.02 : 340,080.06 = 133,257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,435.02/340,080.06 = 133,257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,435.02x = 340,080.06 × 133,257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,435.02x = 45,318,218,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,318,218,595.45/246,435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,895.21

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