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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,115.82, 339,639.96 and 132,938.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,115.82, 339,639.96 and 132,938.57 is: 183,455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,115.82 : 339,639.96 = 132,938.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,115.82/339,639.96 = 132,938.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,115.82x = 339,639.96 × 132,938.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,115.82x = 45,151,248,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,248,234.36/246,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,455.29

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