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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,133.14, 339,663.78 and 132,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,133.14, 339,663.78 and 132,955.92 is: 183,479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,133.14 : 339,663.78 = 132,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,133.14/339,663.78 = 132,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,133.14x = 339,663.78 × 132,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,133.14x = 45,160,310,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,310,360.58/246,133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,479.19

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