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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,140.67, 339,674.31 and 132,963.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,140.67, 339,674.31 and 132,963.42 is: 183,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,140.67 : 339,674.31 = 132,963.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,140.67/339,674.31 = 132,963.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,140.67x = 339,674.31 × 132,963.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,140.67x = 45,164,257,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164,257,943.74/246,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,489.62

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