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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,592, 340,296.96 and 133,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,592, 340,296.96 and 133,414.75 is: 184,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,592 : 340,296.96 = 133,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,592/340,296.96 = 133,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,592x = 340,296.96 × 133,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,592x = 45,400,633,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,633,844.16/246,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,112.36

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