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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,802.59, 370,203.88 and 59,814.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,802.59, 370,203.88 and 59,814.09 is: 89,721.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,802.59 : 370,203.88 = 59,814.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,802.59/370,203.88 = 59,814.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,802.59x = 370,203.88 × 59,814.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,802.59x = 22,143,406,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,406,771.02/246,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,721.13

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