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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,380, 340,004.40 and 133,202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,380, 340,004.40 and 133,202.76 is: 183,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,380 : 340,004.40 = 133,202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,380/340,004.40 = 133,202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,380x = 340,004.40 × 133,202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,380x = 45,289,524,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289,524,492.14/246,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,819.81

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