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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,770.37, 370,152.32 and 59,783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,770.37, 370,152.32 and 59,783.49 is: 89,674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,770.37 : 370,152.32 = 59,783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,770.37/370,152.32 = 59,783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,770.37x = 370,152.32 × 59,783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,770.37x = 22,128,997,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128,997,222.28/246,770.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,674.45

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