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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,123.25, 339,650.22 and 132,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,123.25, 339,650.22 and 132,946 is: 183,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,123.25 : 339,650.22 = 132,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,123.25/339,650.22 = 132,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,123.25x = 339,650.22 × 132,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,123.25x = 45,155,138,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,138,148.12/246,123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,465.55

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