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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,481.73, 340,144.79 and 133,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,481.73, 340,144.79 and 133,304.48 is: 183,960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,481.73 : 340,144.79 = 133,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,481.73/340,144.79 = 133,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,481.73x = 340,144.79 × 133,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,481.73x = 45,342,826,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,826,302.03/246,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,960.19

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