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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,844, 370,267.22 and 59,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,844, 370,267.22 and 59,855.50 is: 89,783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,844 : 370,267.22 = 59,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,844/370,267.22 = 59,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,844x = 370,267.22 × 59,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,844x = 22,162,529,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,529,287.43/246,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,783.54

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