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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,514.41, 340,189.74 and 133,337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,514.41, 340,189.74 and 133,337.16 is: 184,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,514.41 : 340,189.74 = 133,337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,514.41/340,189.74 = 133,337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,514.41x = 340,189.74 × 133,337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,514.41x = 45,359,933,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,359,933,792.74/246,514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,005.20

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