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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,851.38, 370,278.28 and 59,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,851.38, 370,278.28 and 59,862.88 is: 89,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,851.38 : 370,278.28 = 59,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,851.38/370,278.28 = 59,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,851.38x = 370,278.28 × 59,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,851.38x = 22,165,922,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,922,390.86/246,851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,794.61

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