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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,059.69, 339,562.34 and 132,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,059.69, 339,562.34 and 132,882.44 is: 183,377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,059.69 : 339,562.34 = 132,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,059.69/339,562.34 = 132,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,059.69x = 339,562.34 × 132,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,059.69x = 45,121,869,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,121,869,909.09/246,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,377.74

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