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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,048.89, 339,547.47 and 132,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,048.89, 339,547.47 and 132,871.64 is: 183,362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,048.89 : 339,547.47 = 132,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,048.89/339,547.47 = 132,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,048.89x = 339,547.47 × 132,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,048.89x = 45,116,229,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116,229,284.40/246,048.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,362.86

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