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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,439.84, 340,087.10 and 133,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,439.84, 340,087.10 and 133,262.58 is: 183,902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,439.84 : 340,087.10 = 133,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,439.84/340,087.10 = 133,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,439.84x = 340,087.10 × 133,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,439.84x = 45,320,884,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320,884,370.72/246,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,902.43

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