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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,485.52, 340,149.78 and 133,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,485.52, 340,149.78 and 133,308 is: 183,964.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,485.52 : 340,149.78 = 133,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,485.52/340,149.78 = 133,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,485.52x = 340,149.78 × 133,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,485.52x = 45,344,686,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,686,872.24/246,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,964.91

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