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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,648, 340,376.67 and 133,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,648, 340,376.67 and 133,473.18 is: 184,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,648 : 340,376.67 = 133,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,648/340,376.67 = 133,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,648x = 340,376.67 × 133,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,648x = 45,431,156,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,156,542.71/246,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,194.30

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