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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,755.59, 340,523.80 and 133,578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,755.59, 340,523.80 and 133,578.34 is: 184,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,755.59 : 340,523.80 = 133,578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,755.59/340,523.80 = 133,578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,755.59x = 340,523.80 × 133,578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,755.59x = 45,486,603,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,486,603,934.49/246,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,338.70

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