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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,538.75, 340,223.78 and 133,361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,538.75, 340,223.78 and 133,361.50 is: 184,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,538.75 : 340,223.78 = 133,361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,538.75/340,223.78 = 133,361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,538.75x = 340,223.78 × 133,361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,538.75x = 45,372,753,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372,753,636.47/246,538.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,039.03

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