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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,125, 339,652.64 and 132,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,125, 339,652.64 and 132,947.75 is: 183,467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,125 : 339,652.64 = 132,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,125/339,652.64 = 132,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,125x = 339,652.64 × 132,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,125x = 45,156,054,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,156,054,269.56/246,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,467.97

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