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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,650, 340,379.44 and 133,475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,650, 340,379.44 and 133,475.18 is: 184,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,650 : 340,379.44 = 133,475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,650/340,379.44 = 133,475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,650x = 340,379.44 × 133,475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,650x = 45,432,207,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,207,022.30/246,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,197.07

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