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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,995, 340,853.42 and 133,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,995, 340,853.42 and 133,817.74 is: 184,668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,995 : 340,853.42 = 133,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,995/340,853.42 = 133,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,995x = 340,853.42 × 133,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,995x = 45,612,234,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,234,335.67/246,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,668.65

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