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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,552.50, 340,244.88 and 133,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,552.50, 340,244.88 and 133,377.68 is: 184,062.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,552.50 : 340,244.88 = 133,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,552.50/340,244.88 = 133,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,552.50x = 340,244.88 × 133,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,552.50x = 45,381,072,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381,072,726.28/246,552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,062.51

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