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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,053.40, 368,205.30 and 170,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,053.40, 368,205.30 and 170,820.60 is: 255,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,053.40 : 368,205.30 = 170,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,053.40/368,205.30 = 170,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,053.40x = 368,205.30 × 170,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,053.40x = 62,897,050,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,897,050,269.18/246,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,623.58

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