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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,820.96, 370,231.38 and 59,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,820.96, 370,231.38 and 59,832.46 is: 89,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,820.96 : 370,231.38 = 59,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,820.96/370,231.38 = 59,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,820.96x = 370,231.38 × 59,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,820.96x = 22,151,854,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151,854,234.59/246,820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,748.68

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