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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,599.44, 340,307.53 and 133,422.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,599.44, 340,307.53 and 133,422.19 is: 184,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,599.44 : 340,307.53 = 133,422.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,599.44/340,307.53 = 133,422.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,599.44x = 340,307.53 × 133,422.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,599.44x = 45,404,574,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,574,741.77/246,599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,122.78

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