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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,121.24, 339,647.46 and 132,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,121.24, 339,647.46 and 132,944 is: 183,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,121.24 : 339,647.46 = 132,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,121.24/339,647.46 = 132,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,121.24x = 339,647.46 × 132,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,121.24x = 45,154,091,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,091,922.24/246,121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,462.80

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