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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,175.26, 339,722.10 and 132,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,175.26, 339,722.10 and 132,998.10 is: 183,537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,175.26 : 339,722.10 = 132,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,175.26/339,722.10 = 132,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,175.26x = 339,722.10 × 132,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,175.26x = 45,182,393,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,393,828.01/246,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,537.51

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