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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,552.56, 340,242.36 and 133,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,552.56, 340,242.36 and 133,375.40 is: 184,057.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,552.56 : 340,242.36 = 133,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,552.56/340,242.36 = 133,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,552.56x = 340,242.36 × 133,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,552.56x = 45,379,960,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,379,960,861.94/246,552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,057.96

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