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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,611.80, 369,917.70 and 171,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,611.80, 369,917.70 and 171,962.20 is: 257,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,611.80 : 369,917.70 = 171,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,611.80/369,917.70 = 171,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,611.80x = 369,917.70 × 171,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,611.80x = 63,611,861,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,611,861,510.94/246,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,943.30

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