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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,501.92, 340,171.44 and 133,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,501.92, 340,171.44 and 133,324.40 is: 183,987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,501.92 : 340,171.44 = 133,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,501.92/340,171.44 = 133,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,501.92x = 340,171.44 × 133,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,501.92x = 45,353,153,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353,153,135.14/246,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,987.02

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