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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,470.98, 340,128.93 and 133,293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,470.98, 340,128.93 and 133,293.46 is: 183,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,470.98 : 340,128.93 = 133,293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,470.98/340,128.93 = 133,293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,470.98x = 340,128.93 × 133,293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,470.98x = 45,336,961,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,336,961,925.80/246,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,944.42

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