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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,484.50, 340,148.61 and 133,307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,484.50, 340,148.61 and 133,307.25 is: 183,964.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,484.50 : 340,148.61 = 133,307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,484.50/340,148.61 = 133,307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,484.50x = 340,148.61 × 133,307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,484.50x = 45,344,275,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,275,790.42/246,484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,964.01

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