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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,571.56, 340,268.58 and 133,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,571.56, 340,268.58 and 133,394.40 is: 184,084.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,571.56 : 340,268.58 = 133,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,571.56/340,268.58 = 133,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,571.56x = 340,268.58 × 133,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,571.56x = 45,389,923,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389,923,067.95/246,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,084.18

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