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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,486.15, 340,150.86 and 133,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,486.15, 340,150.86 and 133,308.90 is: 183,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,486.15 : 340,150.86 = 133,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,486.15/340,150.86 = 133,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,486.15x = 340,150.86 × 133,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,486.15x = 45,345,136,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345,136,980.65/246,486.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,966.27

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