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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,172.56, 339,718.20 and 132,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,172.56, 339,718.20 and 132,995.28 is: 183,533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,172.56 : 339,718.20 = 132,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,172.56/339,718.20 = 132,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,172.56x = 339,718.20 × 132,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,172.56x = 45,180,917,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,180,917,130.10/246,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,533.52

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