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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,733, 340,491.54 and 133,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,733, 340,491.54 and 133,556.56 is: 184,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,733 : 340,491.54 = 133,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,733/340,491.54 = 133,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,733x = 340,491.54 × 133,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,733x = 45,474,878,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,474,878,791.50/246,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,308.05

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