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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,651.38, 340,379.76 and 133,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,651.38, 340,379.76 and 133,474.10 is: 184,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,651.38 : 340,379.76 = 133,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,651.38/340,379.76 = 133,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,651.38x = 340,379.76 × 133,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,651.38x = 45,431,882,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,882,124.22/246,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,194.72

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