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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,646.20, 369,969.30 and 171,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,646.20, 369,969.30 and 171,996.60 is: 257,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,646.20 : 369,969.30 = 171,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,646.20/369,969.30 = 171,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,646.20x = 369,969.30 × 171,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,646.20x = 63,633,461,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,633,461,704.38/246,646.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,994.90

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