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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,660.60, 340,316.46 and 170,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,660.60, 340,316.46 and 170,205.24 is: 234,831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,660.60 : 340,316.46 = 170,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,660.60/340,316.46 = 170,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,660.60x = 340,316.46 × 170,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,660.60x = 57,923,644,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,923,644,750.25/246,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,831.36

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