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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,574, 340,274.58 and 133,399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,574, 340,274.58 and 133,399.18 is: 184,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,574 : 340,274.58 = 133,399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,574/340,274.58 = 133,399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,574x = 340,274.58 × 133,399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,574x = 45,392,349,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,392,349,946.84/246,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,092.20

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