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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,060.02, 339,562.83 and 132,882.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,060.02, 339,562.83 and 132,882.77 is: 183,378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,060.02 : 339,562.83 = 132,882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,060.02/339,562.83 = 132,882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,060.02x = 339,562.83 × 132,882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,060.02x = 45,122,047,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122,047,741.63/246,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,378.22

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