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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,486.07, 340,150.77 and 133,308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,486.07, 340,150.77 and 133,308.82 is: 183,966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,486.07 : 340,150.77 = 133,308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,486.07/340,150.77 = 133,308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,486.07x = 340,150.77 × 133,308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,486.07x = 45,345,097,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345,097,770.79/246,486.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,966.17

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