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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,150.76, 339,688.38 and 132,973.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,150.76, 339,688.38 and 132,973.51 is: 183,503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,150.76 : 339,688.38 = 132,973.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,150.76/339,688.38 = 132,973.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,150.76x = 339,688.38 × 132,973.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,150.76x = 45,169,556,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,169,556,194.81/246,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,503.62

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