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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,761.32, 370,142.94 and 59,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,761.32, 370,142.94 and 59,772.52 is: 89,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,761.32 : 370,142.94 = 59,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,761.32/370,142.94 = 59,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,761.32x = 370,142.94 × 59,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,761.32x = 22,124,376,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,376,284.01/246,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,659.01

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