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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,577, 340,278.72 and 133,402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,577, 340,278.72 and 133,402.18 is: 184,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,577 : 340,278.72 = 133,402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,577/340,278.72 = 133,402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,577x = 340,278.72 × 133,402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,577x = 45,393,923,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,393,923,055.61/246,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,096.34

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