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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,124.25, 339,651.60 and 132,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,124.25, 339,651.60 and 132,947 is: 183,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,124.25 : 339,651.60 = 132,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,124.25/339,651.60 = 132,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,124.25x = 339,651.60 × 132,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,124.25x = 45,155,661,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,661,265.20/246,124.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,466.93

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