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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,843.50, 370,266.47 and 59,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,843.50, 370,266.47 and 59,855 is: 89,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,843.50 : 370,266.47 = 59,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,843.50/370,266.47 = 59,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,843.50x = 370,266.47 × 59,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,843.50x = 22,162,299,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,299,262.58/246,843.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,782.79

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