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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,402.12, 369,599.94 and 59,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,402.12, 369,599.94 and 59,412 is: 89,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,402.12 : 369,599.94 = 59,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,402.12/369,599.94 = 59,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,402.12x = 369,599.94 × 59,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,402.12x = 21,958,671,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,958,671,635.28/246,402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,117.22

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