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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,794.61, 370,309.47 and 171,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,794.61, 370,309.47 and 171,010.02 is: 256,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,794.61 : 370,309.47 = 171,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,794.61/370,309.47 = 171,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,794.61x = 370,309.47 × 171,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,794.61x = 63,326,629,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,326,629,870.89/246,794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,596.49

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