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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,507.40, 340,179.78 and 133,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,507.40, 340,179.78 and 133,330.60 is: 183,995.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,507.40 : 340,179.78 = 133,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,507.40/340,179.78 = 133,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,507.40x = 340,179.78 × 133,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,507.40x = 45,356,374,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356,374,175.27/246,507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,995.99

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