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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,744.18, 370,118.43 and 59,755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,744.18, 370,118.43 and 59,755.86 is: 89,634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,744.18 : 370,118.43 = 59,755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,744.18/370,118.43 = 59,755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,744.18x = 370,118.43 × 59,755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,744.18x = 22,116,745,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,745,086.50/246,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,634.31

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