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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,554.40, 340,243.92 and 133,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,554.40, 340,243.92 and 133,376.16 is: 184,058.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,554.40 : 340,243.92 = 133,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,554.40/340,243.92 = 133,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,554.40x = 340,243.92 × 133,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,554.40x = 45,380,427,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,380,427,512.95/246,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,058.48

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