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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,478.98, 340,141.22 and 133,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,478.98, 340,141.22 and 133,301.73 is: 183,956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,478.98 : 340,141.22 = 133,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,478.98/340,141.22 = 133,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,478.98x = 340,141.22 × 133,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,478.98x = 45,341,412,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,412,403.80/246,478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,956.51

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