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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,841.20, 370,261.80 and 59,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,841.20, 370,261.80 and 59,852.40 is: 89,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,841.20 : 370,261.80 = 59,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,841.20/370,261.80 = 59,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,841.20x = 370,261.80 × 59,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,841.20x = 22,161,057,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161,057,358.32/246,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,778.60

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