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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,498.05, 340,167.33 and 133,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,498.05, 340,167.33 and 133,320.80 is: 183,982.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,498.05 : 340,167.33 = 133,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,498.05/340,167.33 = 133,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,498.05x = 340,167.33 × 133,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,498.05x = 45,351,381,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,381,419.88/246,498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,982.72

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