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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,117.31, 339,642.03 and 132,940.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,117.31, 339,642.03 and 132,940.06 is: 183,457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,117.31 : 339,642.03 = 132,940.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,117.31/339,642.03 = 132,940.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,117.31x = 339,642.03 × 132,940.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,117.31x = 45,152,031,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,031,846.72/246,117.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,457.36

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