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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,851.70, 370,277.55 and 59,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,851.70, 370,277.55 and 59,863.20 is: 89,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,851.70 : 370,277.55 = 59,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,851.70/370,277.55 = 59,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,851.70x = 370,277.55 × 59,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,851.70x = 22,165,999,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,999,031.16/246,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,794.80

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