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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,164.56, 339,707.16 and 132,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,164.56, 339,707.16 and 132,987.28 is: 183,522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,164.56 : 339,707.16 = 132,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,164.56/339,707.16 = 132,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,164.56x = 339,707.16 × 132,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,164.56x = 45,176,731,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176,731,204.92/246,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,522.48

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