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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,838.20, 370,257.30 and 59,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,838.20, 370,257.30 and 59,849.40 is: 89,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,838.20 : 370,257.30 = 59,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,838.20/370,257.30 = 59,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,838.20x = 370,257.30 × 59,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,838.20x = 22,159,677,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,677,250.62/246,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,774.10

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