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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,557.52 : 339,747.48 = 170,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,557.52/339,747.48 = 170,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,557.52x = 339,747.48 × 170,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,557.52x = 57,791,046,348
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,046,348/246,557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,391.74

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