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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,741.18, 370,113.93 and 59,752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,741.18, 370,113.93 and 59,752.86 is: 89,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,741.18 : 370,113.93 = 59,752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,741.18/370,113.93 = 59,752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,741.18x = 370,113.93 × 59,752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,741.18x = 22,115,365,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115,365,843.34/246,741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,629.81

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