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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,483.62, 340,147.39 and 133,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,483.62, 340,147.39 and 133,306.37 is: 183,962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,483.62 : 340,147.39 = 133,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,483.62/340,147.39 = 133,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,483.62x = 340,147.39 × 133,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,483.62x = 45,343,811,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,811,791.87/246,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,962.78

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