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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,566.34, 340,260.72 and 133,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,566.34, 340,260.72 and 133,389.12 is: 184,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,566.34 : 340,260.72 = 133,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,566.34/340,260.72 = 133,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,566.34x = 340,260.72 × 133,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,566.34x = 45,387,078,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,387,078,011.37/246,566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,076.54

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