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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.64, 339,556.80 and 132,878.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.64, 339,556.80 and 132,878.39 is: 183,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.64 : 339,556.80 = 132,878.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.64/339,556.80 = 132,878.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.64x = 339,556.80 × 132,878.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.64x = 45,119,759,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119,759,199.77/246,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,372.18

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