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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,955.56, 340,799.58 and 133,778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,955.56, 340,799.58 and 133,778.04 is: 184,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,955.56 : 340,799.58 = 133,778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,955.56/340,799.58 = 133,778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,955.56x = 340,799.58 × 133,778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,955.56x = 45,591,499,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,499,845.22/246,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,614.19

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