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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,501.97, 340,172.80 and 133,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,501.97, 340,172.80 and 133,324.72 is: 183,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,501.97 : 340,172.80 = 133,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,501.97/340,172.80 = 133,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,501.97x = 340,172.80 × 133,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,501.97x = 45,353,442,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353,442,127.87/246,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,988.15

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