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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,049.89, 339,548.85 and 132,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,049.89, 339,548.85 and 132,872.64 is: 183,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,049.89 : 339,548.85 = 132,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,049.89/339,548.85 = 132,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,049.89x = 339,548.85 × 132,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,049.89x = 45,116,752,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116,752,108.46/246,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,364.24

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