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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,457.49, 340,111.04 and 133,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,457.49, 340,111.04 and 133,280.24 is: 183,926.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,457.49 : 340,111.04 = 133,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,457.49/340,111.04 = 133,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,457.49x = 340,111.04 × 133,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,457.49x = 45,330,078,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330,078,670.89/246,457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,926.57

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