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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,017.80, 369,026.70 and 169,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,017.80, 369,026.70 and 169,910.20 is: 254,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,017.80 : 369,026.70 = 169,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,017.80/369,026.70 = 169,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,017.80x = 369,026.70 × 169,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,017.80x = 62,701,400,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,701,400,402.34/246,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,865.30

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