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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,819.96, 370,229.88 and 59,831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,819.96, 370,229.88 and 59,831.46 is: 89,747.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,819.96 : 370,229.88 = 59,831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,819.96/370,229.88 = 59,831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,819.96x = 370,229.88 × 59,831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,819.96x = 22,151,394,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151,394,256.02/246,819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,747.18

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