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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,555.06, 340,245.81 and 133,377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,555.06, 340,245.81 and 133,377.90 is: 184,061.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,555.06 : 340,245.81 = 133,377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,555.06/340,245.81 = 133,377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,555.06x = 340,245.81 × 133,377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,555.06x = 45,381,271,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381,271,621.60/246,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,061.41

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