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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,688.63, 340,430.31 and 133,511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,688.63, 340,430.31 and 133,511.38 is: 184,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688.63 : 340,430.31 = 133,511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688.63/340,430.31 = 133,511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688.63x = 340,430.31 × 133,511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688.63x = 45,451,319,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451,319,630.85/246,688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,245.70

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