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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,053.15, 339,553.35 and 132,875.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,053.15, 339,553.35 and 132,875.89 is: 183,368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,053.15 : 339,553.35 = 132,875.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,053.15/339,553.35 = 132,875.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,053.15x = 339,553.35 × 132,875.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,053.15x = 45,118,452,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,118,452,919.35/246,053.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,368.73

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