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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,410.87, 369,956.68 and 170,321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,410.87, 369,956.68 and 170,321.97 is: 255,718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,410.87 : 369,956.68 = 170,321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,410.87/369,956.68 = 170,321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,410.87x = 369,956.68 × 170,321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,410.87x = 63,011,749,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,011,749,700.65/246,410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,718.22

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