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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,535.82, 340,219.56 and 133,358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,535.82, 340,219.56 and 133,358.58 is: 184,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,535.82 : 340,219.56 = 133,358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,535.82/340,219.56 = 133,358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,535.82x = 340,219.56 × 133,358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,535.82x = 45,371,197,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,197,409.82/246,535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,034.91

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