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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,521.40, 340,199.10 and 133,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,521.40, 340,199.10 and 133,344.60 is: 184,015.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,521.40 : 340,199.10 = 133,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,521.40/340,199.10 = 133,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,521.40x = 340,199.10 × 133,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,521.40x = 45,363,712,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363,712,909.86/246,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,015.31

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