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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,484.62, 340,148.79 and 133,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,484.62, 340,148.79 and 133,307.34 is: 183,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,484.62 : 340,148.79 = 133,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,484.62/340,148.79 = 133,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,484.62x = 340,148.79 × 133,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,484.62x = 45,344,330,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,330,399.12/246,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,964.14

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