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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,356.56, 339,972.92 and 133,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,356.56, 339,972.92 and 133,179.32 is: 183,787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,356.56 : 339,972.92 = 133,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,356.56/339,972.92 = 133,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,356.56x = 339,972.92 × 133,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,356.56x = 45,277,362,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277,362,304.01/246,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,787.93

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