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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,726, 340,481.88 and 133,548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,726, 340,481.88 and 133,548.75 is: 184,297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,726 : 340,481.88 = 133,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,726/340,481.88 = 133,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,726x = 340,481.88 × 133,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,726x = 45,470,929,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,470,929,471.65/246,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,297.28

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