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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,778.74, 340,554.78 and 133,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,778.74, 340,554.78 and 133,601.58 is: 184,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,778.74 : 340,554.78 = 133,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,778.74/340,554.78 = 133,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,778.74x = 340,554.78 × 133,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,778.74x = 45,498,656,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,498,656,684.55/246,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,370.24

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