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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,803.12, 370,204.68 and 59,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,803.12, 370,204.68 and 59,814.62 is: 89,721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,803.12 : 370,204.68 = 59,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,803.12/370,204.68 = 59,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,803.12x = 370,204.68 × 59,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,803.12x = 22,143,652,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,652,256.42/246,803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,721.93

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