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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,851.88, 370,279.03 and 59,863.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,851.88, 370,279.03 and 59,863.38 is: 89,795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,851.88 : 370,279.03 = 59,863.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,851.88/370,279.03 = 59,863.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,851.88x = 370,279.03 × 59,863.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,851.88x = 22,166,154,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,154,278.92/246,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,795.36

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