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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,482.48, 340,145.83 and 133,305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,482.48, 340,145.83 and 133,305.23 is: 183,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,482.48 : 340,145.83 = 133,305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,482.48/340,145.83 = 133,305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,482.48x = 340,145.83 × 133,305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,482.48x = 45,343,218,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,218,618.79/246,482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,961.22

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