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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,073, 339,580.80 and 132,895.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,073, 339,580.80 and 132,895.78 is: 183,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,073 : 339,580.80 = 132,895.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,073/339,580.80 = 132,895.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,073x = 339,580.80 × 132,895.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,073x = 45,128,855,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128,855,289.02/246,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,396.21

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