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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,048.47, 339,546.90 and 132,871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,048.47, 339,546.90 and 132,871.22 is: 183,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,048.47 : 339,546.90 = 132,871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,048.47/339,546.90 = 132,871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,048.47x = 339,546.90 × 132,871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,048.47x = 45,116,010,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116,010,924.05/246,048.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,362.29

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