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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,059.41, 339,561.98 and 132,882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,059.41, 339,561.98 and 132,882.16 is: 183,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,059.41 : 339,561.98 = 132,882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,059.41/339,561.98 = 132,882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,059.41x = 339,561.98 × 132,882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,059.41x = 45,121,728,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,121,728,839.58/246,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,377.38

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