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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,591, 340,295.58 and 133,413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,591, 340,295.58 and 133,413.75 is: 184,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,591 : 340,295.58 = 133,413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,591/340,295.58 = 133,413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,591x = 340,295.58 × 133,413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,591x = 45,400,109,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,109,436.23/246,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,110.98

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