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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,170.81, 339,715.72 and 132,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,170.81, 339,715.72 and 132,993.56 is: 183,531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,170.81 : 339,715.72 = 132,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,170.81/339,715.72 = 132,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,170.81x = 339,715.72 × 132,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,170.81x = 45,180,004,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,180,004,006.29/246,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,531.12

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