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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,098.25, 339,615.81 and 132,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,098.25, 339,615.81 and 132,921 is: 183,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,098.25 : 339,615.81 = 132,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,098.25/339,615.81 = 132,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,098.25x = 339,615.81 × 132,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,098.25x = 45,142,073,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142,073,454.85/246,098.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,431.10

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