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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,616.28, 340,330.44 and 133,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,616.28, 340,330.44 and 133,439 is: 184,145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,616.28 : 340,330.44 = 133,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,616.28/340,330.44 = 133,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,616.28x = 340,330.44 × 133,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,616.28x = 45,413,353,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413,353,583.16/246,616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,145.81

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