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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,558.52, 339,748.86 and 170,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,558.52, 339,748.86 and 170,101 is: 234,393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,558.52 : 339,748.86 = 170,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,558.52/339,748.86 = 170,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,558.52x = 339,748.86 × 170,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,558.52x = 57,791,620,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,620,834.86/246,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,393.12

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