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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,515.41, 340,191.12 and 133,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,515.41, 340,191.12 and 133,338.16 is: 184,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,515.41 : 340,191.12 = 133,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,515.41/340,191.12 = 133,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,515.41x = 340,191.12 × 133,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,515.41x = 45,360,457,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360,457,989.14/246,515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,006.58

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