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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,137.03, 339,669.41 and 132,959.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,137.03, 339,669.41 and 132,959.78 is: 183,484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,137.03 : 339,669.41 = 132,959.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,137.03/339,669.41 = 132,959.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,137.03x = 339,669.41 × 132,959.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,137.03x = 45,162,370,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,370,543.10/246,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,484.66

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