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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,116.26, 339,640.59 and 132,939.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,116.26, 339,640.59 and 132,939.01 is: 183,455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,116.26 : 339,640.59 = 132,939.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,116.26/339,640.59 = 132,939.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,116.26x = 339,640.59 × 132,939.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,116.26x = 45,151,483,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,483,790.42/246,116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,455.92

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