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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,638.56, 340,362.12 and 133,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,638.56, 340,362.12 and 133,461.32 is: 184,177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,638.56 : 340,362.12 = 133,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,638.56/340,362.12 = 133,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,638.56x = 340,362.12 × 133,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,638.56x = 45,425,177,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425,177,813.20/246,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,177.11

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