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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,482.39, 340,145.70 and 133,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,482.39, 340,145.70 and 133,305.14 is: 183,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,482.39 : 340,145.70 = 133,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,482.39/340,145.70 = 133,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,482.39x = 340,145.70 × 133,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,482.39x = 45,343,170,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,170,621.44/246,482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,961.10

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