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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,617.28, 340,331.82 and 133,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,617.28, 340,331.82 and 133,440 is: 184,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,617.28 : 340,331.82 = 133,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,617.28/340,331.82 = 133,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,617.28x = 340,331.82 × 133,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,617.28x = 45,413,878,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413,878,060.80/246,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,147.19

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