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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,806.17, 370,209.26 and 59,817.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,806.17, 370,209.26 and 59,817.67 is: 89,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,806.17 : 370,209.26 = 59,817.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,806.17/370,209.26 = 59,817.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,806.17x = 370,209.26 × 59,817.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,806.17x = 22,145,055,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145,055,345.62/246,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,726.51

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