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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,154.56, 339,693.36 and 132,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,154.56, 339,693.36 and 132,977.28 is: 183,508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,154.56 : 339,693.36 = 132,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,154.56/339,693.36 = 132,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,154.56x = 339,693.36 × 132,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,154.56x = 45,171,499,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171,499,046.86/246,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,508.68

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