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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,845.28, 370,269.12 and 59,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,845.28, 370,269.12 and 59,856.72 is: 89,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,845.28 : 370,269.12 = 59,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,845.28/370,269.12 = 59,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,845.28x = 370,269.12 × 59,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,845.28x = 22,163,095,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,095,040.49/246,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,785.37

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