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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,653, 340,383.58 and 133,478.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,653, 340,383.58 and 133,478.18 is: 184,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,653 : 340,383.58 = 133,478.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,653/340,383.58 = 133,478.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,653x = 340,383.58 × 133,478.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,653x = 45,433,780,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,780,760.28/246,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,201.21

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