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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,148.61, 339,685.41 and 132,971.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,148.61, 339,685.41 and 132,971.36 is: 183,500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,148.61 : 339,685.41 = 132,971.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,148.61/339,685.41 = 132,971.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,148.61x = 339,685.41 × 132,971.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,148.61x = 45,168,430,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,168,430,939.86/246,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,500.65

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