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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,114.39, 339,637.85 and 132,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,114.39, 339,637.85 and 132,937.14 is: 183,453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,114.39 : 339,637.85 = 132,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,114.39/339,637.85 = 132,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,114.39x = 339,637.85 × 132,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,114.39x = 45,150,483,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150,483,788.44/246,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,453.25

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