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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,844.07, 370,266.10 and 59,855.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,844.07, 370,266.10 and 59,855.57 is: 89,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,844.07 : 370,266.10 = 59,855.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,844.07/370,266.10 = 59,855.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,844.07x = 370,266.10 × 59,855.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,844.07x = 22,162,486,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,486,466.21/246,844.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,783.35

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