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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,658.38, 340,389.42 and 133,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,658.38, 340,389.42 and 133,481.10 is: 184,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,658.38 : 340,389.42 = 133,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,658.38/340,389.42 = 133,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,658.38x = 340,389.42 × 133,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,658.38x = 45,435,554,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,554,209.96/246,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,204.38

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