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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,132, 339,662.34 and 132,954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,132, 339,662.34 and 132,954.75 is: 183,477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,132 : 339,662.34 = 132,954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,132/339,662.34 = 132,954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,132x = 339,662.34 × 132,954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,132x = 45,159,721,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159,721,499.12/246,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,477.65

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