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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,762.32, 370,144.44 and 59,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,762.32, 370,144.44 and 59,773.52 is: 89,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,762.32 : 370,144.44 = 59,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,762.32/370,144.44 = 59,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,762.32x = 370,144.44 × 59,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,762.32x = 22,124,836,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,836,087.23/246,762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,660.51

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