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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,087.38, 368,253.91 and 170,201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,087.38, 368,253.91 and 170,201.18 is: 254,695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,087.38 : 368,253.91 = 170,201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,087.38/368,253.91 = 170,201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,087.38x = 368,253.91 × 170,201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,087.38x = 62,677,251,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,677,251,155.00/246,087.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,695.10

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