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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,518.40, 340,194.96 and 133,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,518.40, 340,194.96 and 133,341.60 is: 184,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,518.40 : 340,194.96 = 133,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,518.40/340,194.96 = 133,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,518.40x = 340,194.96 × 133,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,518.40x = 45,362,140,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,362,140,278.34/246,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,011.17

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