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