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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,836.76, 370,256.34 and 59,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,836.76, 370,256.34 and 59,848.26 is: 89,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,836.76 : 370,256.34 = 59,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,836.76/370,256.34 = 59,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,836.76x = 370,256.34 × 59,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,836.76x = 22,159,197,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,197,702.97/246,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,772.68

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