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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,555.96, 369,525.21 and 132,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,555.96, 369,525.21 and 132,423.30 is: 198,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,555.96 : 369,525.21 = 132,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,555.96/369,525.21 = 132,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,555.96x = 369,525.21 × 132,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,555.96x = 48,933,747,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933,747,741.39/246,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,469.13

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