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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,131.24, 339,661.26 and 132,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,131.24, 339,661.26 and 132,954.04 is: 183,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,131.24 : 339,661.26 = 132,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,131.24/339,661.26 = 132,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,131.24x = 339,661.26 × 132,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,131.24x = 45,159,336,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159,336,748.49/246,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,476.66

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