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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,643.35, 340,368.72 and 133,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,643.35, 340,368.72 and 133,466.10 is: 184,183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,643.35 : 340,368.72 = 133,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,643.35/340,368.72 = 133,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,643.35x = 340,368.72 × 133,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,643.35x = 45,427,685,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427,685,620.39/246,643.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,183.70

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