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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,149.76, 339,687 and 132,972.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,149.76, 339,687 and 132,972.51 is: 183,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,149.76 : 339,687 = 132,972.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,149.76/339,687 = 132,972.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,149.76x = 339,687 × 132,972.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,149.76x = 45,169,033,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,169,033,004.37/246,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,502.24

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