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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,835.20, 370,252.80 and 59,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,835.20, 370,252.80 and 59,846.40 is: 89,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,835.20 : 370,252.80 = 59,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,835.20/370,252.80 = 59,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,835.20x = 370,252.80 × 59,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,835.20x = 22,158,297,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,297,169.92/246,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,769.60

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