Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,665.25, 340,398.05 and 133,488
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,665.25, 340,398.05 and 133,488 is: 184,213.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,665.25 : 340,398.05 = 133,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,665.25/340,398.05 = 133,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,665.25x = 340,398.05 × 133,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,665.25x = 45,439,054,230.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,439,054,230.96/246,665.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,213.44
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