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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654, 340,384.96 and 133,479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654, 340,384.96 and 133,479.18 is: 184,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654 : 340,384.96 = 133,479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654/340,384.96 = 133,479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654x = 340,384.96 × 133,479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654x = 45,434,305,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434,305,345.13/246,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,202.59

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