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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,652.32, 340,380.51 and 133,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,652.32, 340,380.51 and 133,475.07 is: 184,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,652.32 : 340,380.51 = 133,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,652.32/340,380.51 = 133,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,652.32x = 340,380.51 × 133,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,652.32x = 45,432,312,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,312,398.89/246,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,195.76

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