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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,866.52, 369,667.26 and 170,859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,866.52, 369,667.26 and 170,859.75 is: 255,851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,866.52 : 369,667.26 = 170,859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,866.52/369,667.26 = 170,859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,866.52x = 369,667.26 × 170,859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,866.52x = 63,161,255,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,161,255,626.79/246,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,851.85

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