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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,954.65, 340,798.46 and 133,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,954.65, 340,798.46 and 133,777.40 is: 184,613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,954.65 : 340,798.46 = 133,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,954.65/340,798.46 = 133,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,954.65x = 340,798.46 × 133,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,954.65x = 45,591,129,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,129,529.92/246,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,613.37

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