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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,537.38, 340,221.90 and 133,360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,537.38, 340,221.90 and 133,360.13 is: 184,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,537.38 : 340,221.90 = 133,360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,537.38/340,221.90 = 133,360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,537.38x = 340,221.90 × 133,360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,537.38x = 45,372,035,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372,035,111.74/246,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,037.15

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