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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,563.28, 340,257.38 and 133,386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,563.28, 340,257.38 and 133,386.03 is: 184,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,563.28 : 340,257.38 = 133,386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,563.28/340,257.38 = 133,386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,563.28x = 340,257.38 × 133,386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,563.28x = 45,385,580,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,385,580,429.47/246,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,072.75

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