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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,553.84, 340,241.88 and 133,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,553.84, 340,241.88 and 133,374.16 is: 184,055.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,553.84 : 340,241.88 = 133,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,553.84/340,241.88 = 133,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,553.84x = 340,241.88 × 133,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,553.84x = 45,379,474,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,379,474,941.82/246,553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,055.03

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