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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,817.26, 370,225.86 and 59,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,817.26, 370,225.86 and 59,828.76 is: 89,743.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,817.26 : 370,225.86 = 59,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,817.26/370,225.86 = 59,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,817.26x = 370,225.86 × 59,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,817.26x = 22,150,154,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,154,123.73/246,817.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,743.13

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