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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,996, 340,854.80 and 133,818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,996, 340,854.80 and 133,818.74 is: 184,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,996 : 340,854.80 = 133,818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,996/340,854.80 = 133,818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,996x = 340,854.80 × 133,818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,996x = 45,612,759,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,759,858.95/246,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,670.03

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