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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,176.29, 339,723.29 and 132,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,176.29, 339,723.29 and 132,999.04 is: 183,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,176.29 : 339,723.29 = 132,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,176.29/339,723.29 = 132,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,176.29x = 339,723.29 × 132,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,176.29x = 45,182,869,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,869,072.03/246,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,538.67

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