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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,496.06, 340,164.57 and 133,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,496.06, 340,164.57 and 133,318.81 is: 183,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,496.06 : 340,164.57 = 133,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,496.06/340,164.57 = 133,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,496.06x = 340,164.57 × 133,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,496.06x = 45,350,335,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350,335,676.56/246,496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,979.96

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