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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,368.62, 369,549.69 and 59,378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,368.62, 369,549.69 and 59,378.50 is: 89,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,368.62 : 369,549.69 = 59,378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,368.62/369,549.69 = 59,378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,368.62x = 369,549.69 × 59,378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,368.62x = 21,943,306,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,943,306,267.67/246,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,066.97

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