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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,485.76, 340,150.34 and 133,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,485.76, 340,150.34 and 133,308.50 is: 183,965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,485.76 : 340,150.34 = 133,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,485.76/340,150.34 = 133,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,485.76x = 340,150.34 × 133,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,485.76x = 45,344,931,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,931,599.89/246,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,965.73

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