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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,831.24, 370,248.08 and 59,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,831.24, 370,248.08 and 59,842.76 is: 89,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,831.24 : 370,248.08 = 59,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,831.24/370,248.08 = 59,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,831.24x = 370,248.08 × 59,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,831.24x = 22,156,666,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,666,991.90/246,831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,764.44

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