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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,501.12, 340,171.56 and 133,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,501.12, 340,171.56 and 133,323.84 is: 183,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,501.12 : 340,171.56 = 133,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,501.12/340,171.56 = 133,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,501.12x = 340,171.56 × 133,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,501.12x = 45,352,978,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,352,978,637.99/246,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,986.91

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