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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,172.78, 339,718.44 and 132,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,172.78, 339,718.44 and 132,995.53 is: 183,533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,172.78 : 339,718.44 = 132,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,172.78/339,718.44 = 132,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,172.78x = 339,718.44 × 132,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,172.78x = 45,181,034,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,181,034,901.95/246,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,533.84

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