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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,844.50, 370,267.97 and 59,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,844.50, 370,267.97 and 59,856 is: 89,784.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,844.50 : 370,267.97 = 59,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,844.50/370,267.97 = 59,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,844.50x = 370,267.97 × 59,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,844.50x = 22,162,759,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,759,313.04/246,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,784.29

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