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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,111.61, 339,634 and 132,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,111.61, 339,634 and 132,934.36 is: 183,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,111.61 : 339,634 = 132,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,111.61/339,634 = 132,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,111.61x = 339,634 × 132,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,111.61x = 45,149,028,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149,028,424.24/246,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,449.41

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