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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,479.48, 340,141.90 and 133,302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,479.48, 340,141.90 and 133,302.23 is: 183,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,479.48 : 340,141.90 = 133,302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,479.48/340,141.90 = 133,302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,479.48x = 340,141.90 × 133,302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,479.48x = 45,341,673,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,673,786.44/246,479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,957.20

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