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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,150.66, 339,687.90 and 132,973.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,150.66, 339,687.90 and 132,973.41 is: 183,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,150.66 : 339,687.90 = 132,973.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,150.66/339,687.90 = 132,973.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,150.66x = 339,687.90 × 132,973.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,150.66x = 45,169,458,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,169,458,398.74/246,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,503.30

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