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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,566.25, 340,261.83 and 133,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,566.25, 340,261.83 and 133,389 is: 184,077.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,566.25 : 340,261.83 = 133,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,566.25/340,261.83 = 133,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,566.25x = 340,261.83 × 133,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,566.25x = 45,387,185,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,387,185,241.87/246,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,077.04

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