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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,833.08, 370,249.56 and 59,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,833.08, 370,249.56 and 59,844.58 is: 89,766.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,833.08 : 370,249.56 = 59,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,833.08/370,249.56 = 59,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,833.08x = 370,249.56 × 59,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,833.08x = 22,157,429,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,429,413.38/246,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,766.86

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