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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,050.64, 339,549.89 and 132,873.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,050.64, 339,549.89 and 132,873.39 is: 183,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,050.64 : 339,549.89 = 132,873.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,050.64/339,549.89 = 132,873.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,050.64x = 339,549.89 × 132,873.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,050.64x = 45,117,144,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117,144,294.06/246,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,365.28

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