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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,056.39, 339,557.84 and 132,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,056.39, 339,557.84 and 132,879.14 is: 183,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,056.39 : 339,557.84 = 132,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,056.39/339,557.84 = 132,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,056.39x = 339,557.84 × 132,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,056.39x = 45,120,151,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,151,397.27/246,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,373.22

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