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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,051.39, 339,550.92 and 132,874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,051.39, 339,550.92 and 132,874.14 is: 183,366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,051.39 : 339,550.92 = 132,874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,051.39/339,550.92 = 132,874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,051.39x = 339,550.92 × 132,874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,051.39x = 45,117,536,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117,536,481.21/246,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,366.31

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