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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,051.90, 339,551.61 and 132,874.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,051.90, 339,551.61 and 132,874.65 is: 183,367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,051.90 : 339,551.61 = 132,874.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,051.90/339,551.61 = 132,874.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,051.90x = 339,551.61 × 132,874.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,051.90x = 45,117,801,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117,801,335.69/246,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,367.01

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