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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,106.97, 339,627.85 and 132,929.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,106.97, 339,627.85 and 132,929.72 is: 183,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,106.97 : 339,627.85 = 132,929.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,106.97/339,627.85 = 132,929.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,106.97x = 339,627.85 × 132,929.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,106.97x = 45,146,634,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,634,247.84/246,106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,443.14

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