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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,845.63, 370,269.66 and 59,857.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,845.63, 370,269.66 and 59,857.13 is: 89,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,845.63 : 370,269.66 = 59,857.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,845.63/370,269.66 = 59,857.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,845.63x = 370,269.66 × 59,857.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,845.63x = 22,163,277,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,277,322.33/246,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,785.98

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