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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,576, 340,277.34 and 133,401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,576, 340,277.34 and 133,401.18 is: 184,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,576 : 340,277.34 = 133,401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,576/340,277.34 = 133,401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,576x = 340,277.34 × 133,401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,576x = 45,393,398,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,393,398,683.26/246,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,094.96

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