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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,363.12, 369,541.44 and 59,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,363.12, 369,541.44 and 59,373 is: 89,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,363.12 : 369,541.44 = 59,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,363.12/369,541.44 = 59,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,363.12x = 369,541.44 × 59,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,363.12x = 21,940,783,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940,783,917.12/246,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,058.72

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