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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,594.12, 340,300.02 and 171,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,594.12, 340,300.02 and 171,186.36 is: 236,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,594.12 : 340,300.02 = 171,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,594.12/340,300.02 = 171,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,594.12x = 340,300.02 × 171,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,594.12x = 58,254,721,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,254,721,731.73/246,594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,237.27

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