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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,480.48, 340,143.28 and 133,303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,480.48, 340,143.28 and 133,303.22 is: 183,958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,480.48 : 340,143.28 = 133,303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,480.48/340,143.28 = 133,303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,480.48x = 340,143.28 × 133,303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,480.48x = 45,342,194,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,194,485.36/246,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,958.56

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