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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,486.18, 340,150.94 and 133,308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,486.18, 340,150.94 and 133,308.94 is: 183,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,486.18 : 340,150.94 = 133,308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,486.18/340,150.94 = 133,308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,486.18x = 340,150.94 × 133,308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,486.18x = 45,345,161,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345,161,251.40/246,486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,966.34

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