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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,505.68, 340,177.59 and 133,328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,505.68, 340,177.59 and 133,328.16 is: 183,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,505.68 : 340,177.59 = 133,328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,505.68/340,177.59 = 133,328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,505.68x = 340,177.59 × 133,328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,505.68x = 45,355,252,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,252,147.93/246,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,992.73

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