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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,380.30, 369,570.45 and 170,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,380.30, 369,570.45 and 170,272.70 is: 255,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,380.30 : 369,570.45 = 170,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,380.30/369,570.45 = 170,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,380.30x = 369,570.45 × 170,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,380.30x = 62,927,758,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927,758,361.72/246,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,409.05

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