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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,436.83, 340,082.96 and 133,259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,436.83, 340,082.96 and 133,259.58 is: 183,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,436.83 : 340,082.96 = 133,259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,436.83/340,082.96 = 133,259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,436.83x = 340,082.96 × 133,259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,436.83x = 45,319,311,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319,311,748.46/246,436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,898.29

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