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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,876.87, 370,315.46 and 59,888.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,876.87, 370,315.46 and 59,888.37 is: 89,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,876.87 : 370,315.46 = 59,888.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,876.87/370,315.46 = 59,888.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,876.87x = 370,315.46 × 59,888.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,876.87x = 22,177,588,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,177,588,985.76/246,876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,832.59

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