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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,485.49, 340,149.98 and 133,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,485.49, 340,149.98 and 133,308.24 is: 183,965.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,485.49 : 340,149.98 = 133,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,485.49/340,149.98 = 133,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,485.49x = 340,149.98 × 133,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,485.49x = 45,344,794,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,794,503.29/246,485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,965.37

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