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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.38, 339,556.44 and 132,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.38, 339,556.44 and 132,878.14 is: 183,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.38 : 339,556.44 = 132,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.38/339,556.44 = 132,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.38x = 339,556.44 × 132,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.38x = 45,119,628,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119,628,172.22/246,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,371.84

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