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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,842.28, 370,264.62 and 59,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,842.28, 370,264.62 and 59,853.72 is: 89,780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,842.28 : 370,264.62 = 59,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,842.28/370,264.62 = 59,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,842.28x = 370,264.62 × 59,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,842.28x = 22,161,714,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161,714,891.39/246,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,780.87

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