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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,591.12, 340,295.88 and 171,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,591.12, 340,295.88 and 171,183.36 is: 236,233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,591.12 : 340,295.88 = 171,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,591.12/340,295.88 = 171,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,591.12x = 340,295.88 × 171,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,591.12x = 58,252,992,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,252,992,132.56/246,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,233.13

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