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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,847.50, 370,272.46 and 59,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,847.50, 370,272.46 and 59,859 is: 89,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,847.50 : 370,272.46 = 59,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,847.50/370,272.46 = 59,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,847.50x = 370,272.46 × 59,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,847.50x = 22,164,139,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,139,183.14/246,847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,788.79

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