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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,612.12, 340,324.92 and 171,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,612.12, 340,324.92 and 171,204.36 is: 236,262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,612.12 : 340,324.92 = 171,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,612.12/340,324.92 = 171,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,612.12x = 340,324.92 × 171,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,612.12x = 58,265,110,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265,110,120.65/246,612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,262.15

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