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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,124, 339,651.26 and 132,946.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,124, 339,651.26 and 132,946.75 is: 183,466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,124 : 339,651.26 = 132,946.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,124/339,651.26 = 132,946.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,124x = 339,651.26 × 132,946.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,124x = 45,155,531,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,531,150.41/246,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,466.59

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