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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,714.88, 340,466.16 and 133,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,714.88, 340,466.16 and 133,538.08 is: 184,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,714.88 : 340,466.16 = 133,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,714.88/340,466.16 = 133,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,714.88x = 340,466.16 × 133,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,714.88x = 45,465,197,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465,197,311.37/246,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,282.35

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