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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,652, 340,382.20 and 133,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,652, 340,382.20 and 133,477.18 is: 184,199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,652 : 340,382.20 = 133,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,652/340,382.20 = 133,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,652x = 340,382.20 × 133,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,652x = 45,433,256,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,256,178.20/246,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,199.83

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