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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,833.76, 370,251.84 and 59,845.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,833.76, 370,251.84 and 59,845.26 is: 89,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,833.76 : 370,251.84 = 59,845.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,833.76/370,251.84 = 59,845.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,833.76x = 370,251.84 × 59,845.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,833.76x = 22,157,817,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,817,630.28/246,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,768.18

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