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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,052.14, 339,551.96 and 132,874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,052.14, 339,551.96 and 132,874.89 is: 183,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,052.14 : 339,551.96 = 132,874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,052.14/339,551.96 = 132,874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,052.14x = 339,551.96 × 132,874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,052.14x = 45,117,929,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117,929,334.28/246,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,367.35

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