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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,498.81, 340,168.37 and 133,321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,498.81, 340,168.37 and 133,321.56 is: 183,983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,498.81 : 340,168.37 = 133,321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,498.81/340,168.37 = 133,321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,498.81x = 340,168.37 × 133,321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,498.81x = 45,351,777,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,777,084.45/246,498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,983.76

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