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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,578, 340,280.10 and 133,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,578, 340,280.10 and 133,403.18 is: 184,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,578 : 340,280.10 = 133,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,578/340,280.10 = 133,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,578x = 340,280.10 × 133,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,578x = 45,394,447,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394,447,430.72/246,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,097.72

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