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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,457.50, 340,111.38 and 133,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,457.50, 340,111.38 and 133,280.28 is: 183,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,457.50 : 340,111.38 = 133,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,457.50/340,111.38 = 133,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,457.50x = 340,111.38 × 133,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,457.50x = 45,330,139,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330,139,957.59/246,457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,926.80

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