Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,557.52, 339,747.48 and 170,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,557.52, 339,747.48 and 170,100 is: 234,391.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,557.52 : 339,747.48 = 170,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,557.52/339,747.48 = 170,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,557.52x = 339,747.48 × 170,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,557.52x = 57,791,046,348 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,791,046,348/246,557.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,391.74
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