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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,604.12, 340,313.82 and 171,196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,604.12, 340,313.82 and 171,196.36 is: 236,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,604.12 : 340,313.82 = 171,196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,604.12/340,313.82 = 171,196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,604.12x = 340,313.82 × 171,196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,604.12x = 58,260,487,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,260,487,241.70/246,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,251.07

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