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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,539.16, 340,223.88 and 133,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,539.16, 340,223.88 and 133,361.92 is: 184,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,539.16 : 340,223.88 = 133,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,539.16/340,223.88 = 133,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,539.16x = 340,223.88 × 133,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,539.16x = 45,372,909,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372,909,866.65/246,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,039.36

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