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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,821.66, 370,232.48 and 59,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,821.66, 370,232.48 and 59,833.16 is: 89,749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,821.66 : 370,232.48 = 59,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,821.66/370,232.48 = 59,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,821.66x = 370,232.48 × 59,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,821.66x = 22,152,179,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,179,213.04/246,821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,749.74

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