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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,287.72, 339,719.46 and 170,808.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,287.72, 339,719.46 and 170,808.68 is: 235,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,287.72 : 339,719.46 = 170,808.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,287.72/339,719.46 = 170,808.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,287.72x = 339,719.46 × 170,808.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,287.72x = 58,027,032,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027,032,532.91/246,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,606.68

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