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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,720, 340,473.60 and 133,543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,720, 340,473.60 and 133,543.68 is: 184,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,720 : 340,473.60 = 133,543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,720/340,473.60 = 133,543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,720x = 340,473.60 × 133,543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,720x = 45,468,097,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,097,486.85/246,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,290.28

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