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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,593.87, 340,299.68 and 171,186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,593.87, 340,299.68 and 171,186.11 is: 236,236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,593.87 : 340,299.68 = 171,186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,593.87/340,299.68 = 171,186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,593.87x = 340,299.68 × 171,186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,593.87x = 58,254,578,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,254,578,453.44/246,593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,236.93

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