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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,849.32, 370,273.98 and 59,860.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,849.32, 370,273.98 and 59,860.82 is: 89,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,849.32 : 370,273.98 = 59,860.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,849.32/370,273.98 = 59,860.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,849.32x = 370,273.98 × 59,860.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,849.32x = 22,164,902,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,902,216.09/246,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,791.22

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