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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,846.50, 370,270.96 and 59,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,846.50, 370,270.96 and 59,858 is: 89,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,846.50 : 370,270.96 = 59,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,846.50/370,270.96 = 59,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,846.50x = 370,270.96 × 59,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,846.50x = 22,163,679,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,679,123.68/246,846.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,787.29

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