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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,863.01, 369,662.02 and 170,856.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,863.01, 369,662.02 and 170,856.25 is: 255,846.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,863.01 : 369,662.02 = 170,856.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,863.01/369,662.02 = 170,856.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,863.01x = 369,662.02 × 170,856.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,863.01x = 63,159,066,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159,066,504.63/246,863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,846.62

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