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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,408.07, 369,952.49 and 170,319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,408.07, 369,952.49 and 170,319.18 is: 255,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,408.07 : 369,952.49 = 170,319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,408.07/369,952.49 = 170,319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,408.07x = 369,952.49 × 170,319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,408.07x = 63,010,002,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,010,002,959.28/246,408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,714.04

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