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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,059.97, 339,562.76 and 132,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,059.97, 339,562.76 and 132,882.72 is: 183,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,059.97 : 339,562.76 = 132,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,059.97/339,562.76 = 132,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,059.97x = 339,562.76 × 132,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,059.97x = 45,122,022,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122,022,356.72/246,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,378.15

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