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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,589.62, 340,293.81 and 171,181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,589.62, 340,293.81 and 171,181.86 is: 236,231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,589.62 : 340,293.81 = 171,181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,589.62/340,293.81 = 171,181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,589.62x = 340,293.81 × 171,181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,589.62x = 58,252,127,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,252,127,342.29/246,589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,231.06

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