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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,661.08, 340,393.38 and 133,483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,661.08, 340,393.38 and 133,483.86 is: 184,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,661.08 : 340,393.38 = 133,483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,661.08/340,393.38 = 133,483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,661.08x = 340,393.38 × 133,483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,661.08x = 45,437,022,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,437,022,280.85/246,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,208.32

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