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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,588.37, 340,290.52 and 133,408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,588.37, 340,290.52 and 133,408.69 is: 184,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,588.37 : 340,290.52 = 133,408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,588.37/340,290.52 = 133,408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,588.37x = 340,290.52 × 133,408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,588.37x = 45,397,712,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,712,492.62/246,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,103.22

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