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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,852.09, 370,278.12 and 59,863.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,852.09, 370,278.12 and 59,863.59 is: 89,795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,852.09 : 370,278.12 = 59,863.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,852.09/370,278.12 = 59,863.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,852.09x = 370,278.12 × 59,863.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,852.09x = 22,166,177,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,177,561.65/246,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,795.38

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