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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,147.61, 339,684.03 and 132,970.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,147.61, 339,684.03 and 132,970.36 is: 183,499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,147.61 : 339,684.03 = 132,970.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,147.61/339,684.03 = 132,970.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,147.61x = 339,684.03 × 132,970.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,147.61x = 45,167,907,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,907,543.05/246,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,499.27

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