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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,536.16, 340,219.76 and 133,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,536.16, 340,219.76 and 133,358.91 is: 184,035.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,536.16 : 340,219.76 = 133,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,536.16/340,219.76 = 133,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,536.16x = 340,219.76 × 133,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,536.16x = 45,371,335,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,335,687.27/246,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,035.22

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