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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,216.80, 339,778.64 and 133,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,216.80, 339,778.64 and 133,039.55 is: 183,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,216.80 : 339,778.64 = 133,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,216.80/339,778.64 = 133,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,216.80x = 339,778.64 × 133,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,216.80x = 45,203,995,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,995,001.12/246,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,594.28

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