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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,837.70, 370,256.55 and 59,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,837.70, 370,256.55 and 59,848.90 is: 89,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,837.70 : 370,256.55 = 59,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,837.70/370,256.55 = 59,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,837.70x = 370,256.55 × 59,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,837.70x = 22,159,447,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,447,235.30/246,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,773.35

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