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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,652.50, 340,382.88 and 133,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,652.50, 340,382.88 and 133,477.68 is: 184,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,652.50 : 340,382.88 = 133,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,652.50/340,382.88 = 133,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,652.50x = 340,382.88 × 133,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,652.50x = 45,433,517,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,517,134.12/246,652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,200.51

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