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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,542.63, 340,229.12 and 133,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,542.63, 340,229.12 and 133,365.38 is: 184,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,542.63 : 340,229.12 = 133,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,542.63/340,229.12 = 133,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,542.63x = 340,229.12 × 133,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,542.63x = 45,374,783,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374,783,507.89/246,542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,044.38

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