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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,883.71, 369,693.09 and 170,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,883.71, 369,693.09 and 170,876.96 is: 255,877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,883.71 : 369,693.09 = 170,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,883.71/369,693.09 = 170,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,883.71x = 369,693.09 × 170,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,883.71x = 63,172,029,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172,029,503.74/246,883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,877.67

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