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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,052.90, 339,553 and 132,875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,052.90, 339,553 and 132,875.64 is: 183,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,052.90 : 339,553 = 132,875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,052.90/339,553 = 132,875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,052.90x = 339,553 × 132,875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,052.90x = 45,118,322,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,118,322,188.92/246,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,368.38

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