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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,581.25, 340,282.13 and 133,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,581.25, 340,282.13 and 133,404 is: 184,097.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,581.25 : 340,282.13 = 133,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,581.25/340,282.13 = 133,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,581.25x = 340,282.13 × 133,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,581.25x = 45,394,996,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394,996,603.50/246,581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,097.52

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