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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,837.20, 370,255.80 and 59,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,837.20, 370,255.80 and 59,848.40 is: 89,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,837.20 : 370,255.80 = 59,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,837.20/370,255.80 = 59,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,837.20x = 370,255.80 × 59,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,837.20x = 22,159,217,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,217,220.72/246,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,772.60

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