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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,577.84, 340,274.92 and 133,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,577.84, 340,274.92 and 133,398.16 is: 184,088.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,577.84 : 340,274.92 = 133,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,577.84/340,274.92 = 133,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,577.84x = 340,274.92 × 133,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,577.84x = 45,392,048,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,392,048,222.15/246,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,088.11

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