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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,782.94, 370,176.33 and 59,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,782.94, 370,176.33 and 59,794.44 is: 89,692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,782.94 : 370,176.33 = 59,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,782.94/370,176.33 = 59,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,782.94x = 370,176.33 × 59,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,782.94x = 22,134,486,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,486,353.61/246,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,692.13

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