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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.79, 340,542.45 and 133,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.79, 340,542.45 and 133,592.54 is: 184,357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.79 : 340,542.45 = 133,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.79/340,542.45 = 133,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.79x = 340,542.45 × 133,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.79x = 45,493,929,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,929,170.61/246,769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,357.78

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