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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,614.32, 340,328.10 and 133,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,614.32, 340,328.10 and 133,437.04 is: 184,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,614.32 : 340,328.10 = 133,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,614.32/340,328.10 = 133,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,614.32x = 340,328.10 × 133,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,614.32x = 45,412,374,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,412,374,292.82/246,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,143.30

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