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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,498.12, 340,167.42 and 133,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,498.12, 340,167.42 and 133,320.84 is: 183,982.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,498.12 : 340,167.42 = 133,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,498.12/340,167.42 = 133,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,498.12x = 340,167.42 × 133,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,498.12x = 45,351,406,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,406,175.03/246,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,982.77

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