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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,132.24, 339,662.64 and 132,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,132.24, 339,662.64 and 132,955.04 is: 183,478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,132.24 : 339,662.64 = 132,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,132.24/339,662.64 = 132,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,132.24x = 339,662.64 × 132,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,132.24x = 45,159,859,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159,859,887.71/246,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,478.04

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