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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,483.49, 340,147.21 and 133,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,483.49, 340,147.21 and 133,306.24 is: 183,962.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,483.49 : 340,147.21 = 133,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,483.49/340,147.21 = 133,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,483.49x = 340,147.21 × 133,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,483.49x = 45,343,745,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,745,094.49/246,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,962.61

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