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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,116.25, 339,640.56 and 132,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,116.25, 339,640.56 and 132,939 is: 183,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,116.25 : 339,640.56 = 132,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,116.25/339,640.56 = 132,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,116.25x = 339,640.56 × 132,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,116.25x = 45,151,476,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,476,405.84/246,116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,455.89

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