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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,127, 339,655.40 and 132,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,127, 339,655.40 and 132,949.76 is: 183,470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,127 : 339,655.40 = 132,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,127/339,655.40 = 132,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,127x = 339,655.40 × 132,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,127x = 45,157,103,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,157,103,912.70/246,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,470.74

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