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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,141, 339,674.58 and 132,963.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,141, 339,674.58 and 132,963.75 is: 183,489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,141 : 339,674.58 = 132,963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,141/339,674.58 = 132,963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,141x = 339,674.58 × 132,963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,141x = 45,164,405,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164,405,936.48/246,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,489.98

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