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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,163.12, 339,705.42 and 132,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,163.12, 339,705.42 and 132,985.88 is: 183,520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,163.12 : 339,705.42 = 132,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,163.12/339,705.42 = 132,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,163.12x = 339,705.42 × 132,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,163.12x = 45,176,024,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176,024,219.47/246,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,520.68

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