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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,659, 340,391.88 and 133,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,659, 340,391.88 and 133,484.18 is: 184,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,659 : 340,391.88 = 133,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,659/340,391.88 = 133,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,659x = 340,391.88 × 133,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,659x = 45,436,930,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436,930,980.46/246,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,209.50

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