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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,947.12, 370,420.68 and 59,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,947.12, 370,420.68 and 59,957.36 is: 89,936.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,947.12 : 370,420.68 = 59,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,947.12/370,420.68 = 59,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,947.12x = 370,420.68 × 59,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,947.12x = 22,209,446,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,446,062.20/246,947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,936.04

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