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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,534.66, 340,217.69 and 133,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,534.66, 340,217.69 and 133,357.41 is: 184,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,534.66 : 340,217.69 = 133,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,534.66/340,217.69 = 133,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,534.66x = 340,217.69 × 133,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,534.66x = 45,370,549,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,370,549,307.80/246,534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,033.15

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