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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,057.17, 339,558.86 and 132,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,057.17, 339,558.86 and 132,879.92 is: 183,374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,057.17 : 339,558.86 = 132,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,057.17/339,558.86 = 132,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,057.17x = 339,558.86 × 132,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,057.17x = 45,120,551,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,551,789.90/246,057.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,374.27

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