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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,856.08, 370,284.14 and 59,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,856.08, 370,284.14 and 59,867.60 is: 89,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,856.08 : 370,284.14 = 59,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,856.08/370,284.14 = 59,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,856.08x = 370,284.14 × 59,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,856.08x = 22,168,022,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168,022,779.86/246,856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,801.40

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