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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,598.41, 340,305.80 and 133,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,598.41, 340,305.80 and 133,421.16 is: 184,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,598.41 : 340,305.80 = 133,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,598.41/340,305.80 = 133,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,598.41x = 340,305.80 × 133,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,598.41x = 45,403,994,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403,994,590.73/246,598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,121.20

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