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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,832.08, 370,248.06 and 59,843.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,832.08, 370,248.06 and 59,843.58 is: 89,765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,832.08 : 370,248.06 = 59,843.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,832.08/370,248.06 = 59,843.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,832.08x = 370,248.06 × 59,843.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,832.08x = 22,156,969,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,969,398.45/246,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,765.36

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