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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,537.16, 340,221.13 and 133,359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,537.16, 340,221.13 and 133,359.91 is: 184,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,537.16 : 340,221.13 = 133,359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,537.16/340,221.13 = 133,359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,537.16x = 340,221.13 × 133,359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,537.16x = 45,371,859,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,859,276.90/246,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,036.59

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