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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,849.33, 370,273.98 and 59,860.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,849.33, 370,273.98 and 59,860.83 is: 89,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,849.33 : 370,273.98 = 59,860.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,849.33/370,273.98 = 59,860.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,849.33x = 370,273.98 × 59,860.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,849.33x = 22,164,907,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,907,770.20/246,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,791.24

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