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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,065.92, 339,570.94 and 132,888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,065.92, 339,570.94 and 132,888.64 is: 183,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,065.92 : 339,570.94 = 132,888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,065.92/339,570.94 = 132,888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,065.92x = 339,570.94 × 132,888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,065.92x = 45,125,120,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,125,120,400.12/246,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,386.31

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