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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,274.72, 339,701.52 and 170,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,274.72, 339,701.52 and 170,795.68 is: 235,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,274.72 : 339,701.52 = 170,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,274.72/339,701.52 = 170,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,274.72x = 339,701.52 × 170,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,274.72x = 58,019,552,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019,552,105.43/246,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,588.74

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