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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,519.40, 340,196.34 and 133,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,519.40, 340,196.34 and 133,342.60 is: 184,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,519.40 : 340,196.34 = 133,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,519.40/340,196.34 = 133,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,519.40x = 340,196.34 × 133,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,519.40x = 45,362,664,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,362,664,486.08/246,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,012.55

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