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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,506.70, 340,179.24 and 133,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,506.70, 340,179.24 and 133,329.45 is: 183,994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,506.70 : 340,179.24 = 133,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,506.70/340,179.24 = 133,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,506.70x = 340,179.24 × 133,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,506.70x = 45,355,910,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,910,970.62/246,506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,994.64

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