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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,174.91, 339,721.38 and 132,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,174.91, 339,721.38 and 132,997.66 is: 183,536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,174.91 : 339,721.38 = 132,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,174.91/339,721.38 = 132,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,174.91x = 339,721.38 × 132,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,174.91x = 45,182,148,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,148,591.97/246,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,536.77

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