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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,446.96, 340,096.82 and 133,269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,446.96, 340,096.82 and 133,269.71 is: 183,912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,446.96 : 340,096.82 = 133,269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,446.96/340,096.82 = 133,269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,446.96x = 340,096.82 × 133,269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,446.96x = 45,324,602,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324,602,206.49/246,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,912.20

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