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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,440.07, 340,087.37 and 133,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,440.07, 340,087.37 and 133,262.82 is: 183,902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,440.07 : 340,087.37 = 133,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,440.07/340,087.37 = 133,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,440.07x = 340,087.37 × 133,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,440.07x = 45,321,001,306.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,321,001,306.27/246,440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,902.73

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