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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,450.97, 340,102.33 and 133,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,450.97, 340,102.33 and 133,273.72 is: 183,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,450.97 : 340,102.33 = 133,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,450.97/340,102.33 = 133,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,450.97x = 340,102.33 × 133,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,450.97x = 45,326,702,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326,702,699.77/246,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,917.73

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