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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,122.25, 339,648.84 and 132,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,122.25, 339,648.84 and 132,945 is: 183,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,122.25 : 339,648.84 = 132,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,122.25/339,648.84 = 132,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,122.25x = 339,648.84 × 132,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,122.25x = 45,154,615,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,615,033.80/246,122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,464.17

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