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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,570.56, 340,267.20 and 133,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,570.56, 340,267.20 and 133,393.40 is: 184,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,570.56 : 340,267.20 = 133,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,570.56/340,267.20 = 133,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,570.56x = 340,267.20 × 133,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,570.56x = 45,389,398,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389,398,716.48/246,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,082.80

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