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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,845.76, 370,269.84 and 59,857.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,845.76, 370,269.84 and 59,857.26 is: 89,786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,845.76 : 370,269.84 = 59,857.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,845.76/370,269.84 = 59,857.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,845.76x = 370,269.84 × 59,857.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,845.76x = 22,163,338,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,338,083.04/246,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,786.18

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