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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,131, 339,660.96 and 132,953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,131, 339,660.96 and 132,953.75 is: 183,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,131 : 339,660.96 = 132,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,131/339,660.96 = 132,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,131x = 339,660.96 × 132,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,131x = 45,159,198,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159,198,360.60/246,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,476.27

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