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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,057.22, 339,558.97 and 132,879.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,057.22, 339,558.97 and 132,879.97 is: 183,374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,057.22 : 339,558.97 = 132,879.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,057.22/339,558.97 = 132,879.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,057.22x = 339,558.97 × 132,879.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,057.22x = 45,120,586,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,586,595.73/246,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,374.36

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