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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,856.62, 370,284.93 and 59,866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,856.62, 370,284.93 and 59,866.50 is: 89,799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,856.62 : 370,284.93 = 59,866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,856.62/370,284.93 = 59,866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,856.62x = 370,284.93 × 59,866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,856.62x = 22,167,662,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,662,761.85/246,856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,799.75

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