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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,114, 339,637.52 and 132,936.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,114, 339,637.52 and 132,936.75 is: 183,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,114 : 339,637.52 = 132,936.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,114/339,637.52 = 132,936.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,114x = 339,637.52 × 132,936.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,114x = 45,150,308,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150,308,419.20/246,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,452.82

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