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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,126, 339,654.02 and 132,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,126, 339,654.02 and 132,948.76 is: 183,469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,126 : 339,654.02 = 132,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,126/339,654.02 = 132,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,126x = 339,654.02 × 132,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,126x = 45,156,580,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,156,580,788.02/246,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,469.36

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