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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,117.32, 339,642.03 and 132,940.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,117.32, 339,642.03 and 132,940.07 is: 183,457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,117.32 : 339,642.03 = 132,940.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,117.32/339,642.03 = 132,940.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,117.32x = 339,642.03 × 132,940.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,117.32x = 45,152,035,243.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,035,243.14/246,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,457.37

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