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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,286.72, 339,718.08 and 170,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,286.72, 339,718.08 and 170,807.68 is: 235,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,286.72 : 339,718.08 = 170,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,286.72/339,718.08 = 170,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,286.72x = 339,718.08 × 170,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,286.72x = 58,026,457,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026,457,098.85/246,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,605.30

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