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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,136.80, 339,669 and 132,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,136.80, 339,669 and 132,959.52 is: 183,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,136.80 : 339,669 = 132,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,136.80/339,669 = 132,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,136.80x = 339,669 × 132,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,136.80x = 45,162,227,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,227,198.88/246,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,484.25

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