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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,606.54, 340,317 and 133,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,606.54, 340,317 and 133,429.30 is: 184,132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,606.54 : 340,317 = 133,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,606.54/340,317 = 133,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,606.54x = 340,317 × 133,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,606.54x = 45,408,259,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,408,259,088.10/246,606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,132.42

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