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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,174.60, 369,039.15 and 171,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,174.60, 369,039.15 and 171,330.60 is: 256,840.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,174.60 : 369,039.15 = 171,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,174.60/369,039.15 = 171,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,174.60x = 369,039.15 × 171,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,174.60x = 63,227,698,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227,698,992.99/246,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,840.87

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