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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,823.20, 370,234.80 and 172,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,823.20, 370,234.80 and 172,173.60 is: 258,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,823.20 : 370,234.80 = 172,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,823.20/370,234.80 = 172,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,823.20x = 370,234.80 × 172,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,823.20x = 63,744,658,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,744,658,361.28/246,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,260.40

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