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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,478.73, 340,140.87 and 133,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,478.73, 340,140.87 and 133,301.48 is: 183,956.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,478.73 : 340,140.87 = 133,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,478.73/340,140.87 = 133,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,478.73x = 340,140.87 × 133,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,478.73x = 45,341,280,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,280,529.14/246,478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,956.16

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