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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,175.41, 339,722.07 and 132,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,175.41, 339,722.07 and 132,998.16 is: 183,537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,175.41 : 339,722.07 = 132,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,175.41/339,722.07 = 132,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,175.41x = 339,722.07 × 132,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,175.41x = 45,182,410,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,410,221.39/246,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,537.46

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