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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,146.10, 368,996.40 and 171,302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,146.10, 368,996.40 and 171,302.10 is: 256,798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,146.10 : 368,996.40 = 171,302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,146.10/368,996.40 = 171,302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,146.10x = 368,996.40 × 171,302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,146.10x = 63,209,858,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,858,212.44/246,146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,798.13

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