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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,128.63, 339,657.71 and 132,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,128.63, 339,657.71 and 132,951.38 is: 183,473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,128.63 : 339,657.71 = 132,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,128.63/339,657.71 = 132,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,128.63x = 339,657.71 × 132,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,128.63x = 45,157,958,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,157,958,909.09/246,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,473.01

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