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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,506.95, 340,179.58 and 133,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,506.95, 340,179.58 and 133,329.70 is: 183,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,506.95 : 340,179.58 = 133,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,506.95/340,179.58 = 133,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,506.95x = 340,179.58 × 133,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,506.95x = 45,356,041,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356,041,347.53/246,506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,994.98

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