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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,936.30, 370,404.45 and 170,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,936.30, 370,404.45 and 170,828.70 is: 256,243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,936.30 : 370,404.45 = 170,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,936.30/370,404.45 = 170,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,936.30x = 370,404.45 × 170,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,936.30x = 63,275,710,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,275,710,667.72/246,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,243.05

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