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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,860.51, 369,658.28 and 170,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,860.51, 369,658.28 and 170,853.76 is: 255,842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,860.51 : 369,658.28 = 170,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,860.51/369,658.28 = 170,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,860.51x = 369,658.28 × 170,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,860.51x = 63,157,505,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,157,505,863.01/246,860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,842.89

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