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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,665.58, 340,399.56 and 133,488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,665.58, 340,399.56 and 133,488.33 is: 184,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,665.58 : 340,399.56 = 133,488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,665.58/340,399.56 = 133,488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,665.58x = 340,399.56 × 133,488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,665.58x = 45,439,368,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,368,797.13/246,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,214.47

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