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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,439.60, 340,086.24 and 133,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,439.60, 340,086.24 and 133,262.08 is: 183,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,439.60 : 340,086.24 = 133,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,439.60/340,086.24 = 133,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,439.60x = 340,086.24 × 133,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,439.60x = 45,320,599,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320,599,721.78/246,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,901.45

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