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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,062.69, 339,566.48 and 132,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,062.69, 339,566.48 and 132,885.44 is: 183,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,062.69 : 339,566.48 = 132,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,062.69/339,566.48 = 132,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,062.69x = 339,566.48 × 132,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,062.69x = 45,123,440,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123,440,513.49/246,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,381.89

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