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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,794.11, 370,308.72 and 171,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,794.11, 370,308.72 and 171,009.52 is: 256,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,794.11 : 370,308.72 = 171,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,794.11/370,308.72 = 171,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,794.11x = 370,308.72 × 171,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,794.11x = 63,326,316,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,326,316,459.01/246,794.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,595.74

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