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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,516.41, 340,192.50 and 133,339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,516.41, 340,192.50 and 133,339.16 is: 184,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,516.41 : 340,192.50 = 133,339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,516.41/340,192.50 = 133,339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,516.41x = 340,192.50 × 133,339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,516.41x = 45,360,982,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360,982,188.30/246,516.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,007.96

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