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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,956.32, 340,799.88 and 133,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,956.32, 340,799.88 and 133,779.52 is: 184,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,956.32 : 340,799.88 = 133,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,956.32/340,799.88 = 133,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,956.32x = 340,799.88 × 133,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,956.32x = 45,592,044,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,592,044,362.46/246,956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,615.82

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