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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,512.84, 369,769.55 and 59,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,512.84, 369,769.55 and 59,524.34 is: 89,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,512.84 : 369,769.55 = 59,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,512.84/369,769.55 = 59,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,512.84x = 369,769.55 × 59,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,512.84x = 22,010,286,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,286,269.38/246,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,286.57

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