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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,483.75, 340,147.58 and 133,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,483.75, 340,147.58 and 133,306.50 is: 183,962.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,483.75 : 340,147.58 = 133,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,483.75/340,147.58 = 133,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,483.75x = 340,147.58 × 133,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,483.75x = 45,343,882,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,882,706.74/246,483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,962.97

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