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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,498.51, 340,167.98 and 133,321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,498.51, 340,167.98 and 133,321.26 is: 183,983.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,498.51 : 340,167.98 = 133,321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,498.51/340,167.98 = 133,321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,498.51x = 340,167.98 × 133,321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,498.51x = 45,351,623,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,623,038.65/246,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,983.36

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