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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,775.50, 370,165.28 and 59,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,775.50, 370,165.28 and 59,787 is: 89,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,775.50 : 370,165.28 = 59,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,775.50/370,165.28 = 59,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,775.50x = 370,165.28 × 59,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,775.50x = 22,131,071,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,071,296.43/246,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,680.99

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