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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,931.78, 370,394.97 and 59,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,931.78, 370,394.97 and 59,943.28 is: 89,914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,931.78 : 370,394.97 = 59,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,931.78/370,394.97 = 59,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,931.78x = 370,394.97 × 59,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,931.78x = 22,202,688,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,688,246.53/246,931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,914.26

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