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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,538.44, 340,222.86 and 133,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,538.44, 340,222.86 and 133,361.16 is: 184,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,538.44 : 340,222.86 = 133,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,538.44/340,222.86 = 133,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,538.44x = 340,222.86 × 133,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,538.44x = 45,372,515,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372,515,268.12/246,538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,038.30

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