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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,173.78, 339,719.82 and 132,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,173.78, 339,719.82 and 132,996.53 is: 183,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,173.78 : 339,719.82 = 132,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,173.78/339,719.82 = 132,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,173.78x = 339,719.82 × 132,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,173.78x = 45,181,557,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,181,557,232.22/246,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,535.21

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