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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,506.40, 340,178.40 and 133,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,506.40, 340,178.40 and 133,329.60 is: 183,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,506.40 : 340,178.40 = 133,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,506.40/340,178.40 = 133,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,506.40x = 340,178.40 × 133,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,506.40x = 45,355,850,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,850,000.64/246,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,994.61

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