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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,116.63, 339,640.97 and 132,939.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,116.63, 339,640.97 and 132,939.38 is: 183,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,116.63 : 339,640.97 = 132,939.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,116.63/339,640.97 = 132,939.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,116.63x = 339,640.97 × 132,939.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,116.63x = 45,151,660,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,660,158.80/246,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,456.35

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