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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,853.09, 370,279.62 and 59,864.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,853.09, 370,279.62 and 59,864.59 is: 89,796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,853.09 : 370,279.62 = 59,864.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,853.09/370,279.62 = 59,864.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,853.09x = 370,279.62 × 59,864.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,853.09x = 22,166,637,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,637,636.66/246,853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,796.88

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