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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,557.34, 340,246.71 and 133,377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,557.34, 340,246.71 and 133,377.66 is: 184,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,557.34 : 340,246.71 = 133,377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,557.34/340,246.71 = 133,377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,557.34x = 340,246.71 × 133,377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,557.34x = 45,381,310,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381,310,002.50/246,557.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,059.86

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