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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,778.62, 370,164.33 and 59,788.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,778.62, 370,164.33 and 59,788.86 is: 89,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,778.62 : 370,164.33 = 59,788.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,778.62/370,164.33 = 59,788.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,778.62x = 370,164.33 × 59,788.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,778.62x = 22,131,703,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,703,303.36/246,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,682.42

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