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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,661, 340,394.64 and 133,486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,661, 340,394.64 and 133,486.18 is: 184,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,661 : 340,394.64 = 133,486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,661/340,394.64 = 133,486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,661x = 340,394.64 × 133,486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,661x = 45,437,980,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,437,980,186.08/246,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,212.26

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