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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,482.11, 340,145.31 and 133,304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,482.11, 340,145.31 and 133,304.86 is: 183,960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,482.11 : 340,145.31 = 133,304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,482.11/340,145.31 = 133,304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,482.11x = 340,145.31 × 133,304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,482.11x = 45,343,023,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,023,262.47/246,482.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,960.71

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