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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,436.76, 340,083.09 and 133,259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,436.76, 340,083.09 and 133,259.51 is: 183,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,436.76 : 340,083.09 = 133,259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,436.76/340,083.09 = 133,259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,436.76x = 340,083.09 × 133,259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,436.76x = 45,319,306,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319,306,782.89/246,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,898.32

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