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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,666.24, 340,399.41 and 133,488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,666.24, 340,399.41 and 133,488.99 is: 184,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,666.24 : 340,399.41 = 133,488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,666.24/340,399.41 = 133,488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,666.24x = 340,399.41 × 133,488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,666.24x = 45,439,573,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,573,437.50/246,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,214.81

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