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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,478.48, 340,140.52 and 133,301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,478.48, 340,140.52 and 133,301.23 is: 183,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,478.48 : 340,140.52 = 133,301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,478.48/340,140.52 = 133,301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,478.48x = 340,140.52 × 133,301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,478.48x = 45,341,149,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,149,338.37/246,478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,955.82

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