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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,751.68, 370,129.68 and 59,763.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,751.68, 370,129.68 and 59,763.36 is: 89,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,751.68 : 370,129.68 = 59,763.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,751.68/370,129.68 = 59,763.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,751.68x = 370,129.68 × 59,763.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,751.68x = 22,120,193,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,193,312.52/246,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,645.56

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