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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,511.68, 340,185.87 and 133,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,511.68, 340,185.87 and 133,334.16 is: 184,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,511.68 : 340,185.87 = 133,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,511.68/340,185.87 = 133,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,511.68x = 340,185.87 × 133,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,511.68x = 45,358,397,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,358,397,220.32/246,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,001.01

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