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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,132.50, 339,663 and 132,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,132.50, 339,663 and 132,955.28 is: 183,478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,132.50 : 339,663 = 132,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,132.50/339,663 = 132,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,132.50x = 339,663 × 132,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,132.50x = 45,159,989,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159,989,270.64/246,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,478.37

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