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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,727, 340,483.26 and 133,550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,727, 340,483.26 and 133,550.56 is: 184,299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,727 : 340,483.26 = 133,550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,727/340,483.26 = 133,550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,727x = 340,483.26 × 133,550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,727x = 45,471,730,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,471,730,043.63/246,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,299.77

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