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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,813.20, 370,219.80 and 59,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,813.20, 370,219.80 and 59,824.70 is: 89,737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,813.20 : 370,219.80 = 59,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,813.20/370,219.80 = 59,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,813.20x = 370,219.80 × 59,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,813.20x = 22,148,288,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148,288,469.06/246,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,737.05

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