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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,592.87, 340,298.30 and 171,185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,592.87, 340,298.30 and 171,185.11 is: 236,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,592.87 : 340,298.30 = 171,185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,592.87/340,298.30 = 171,185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,592.87x = 340,298.30 × 171,185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,592.87x = 58,254,001,918.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,254,001,918.31/246,592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,235.55

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