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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,254.70, 369,382.12 and 59,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,254.70, 369,382.12 and 59,266.20 is: 88,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,254.70 : 369,382.12 = 59,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,254.70/369,382.12 = 59,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,254.70x = 369,382.12 × 59,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,254.70x = 21,891,874,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891,874,600.34/246,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,899.32

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