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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,960.88, 370,438.56 and 59,972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,960.88, 370,438.56 and 59,972.56 is: 89,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,960.88 : 370,438.56 = 59,972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,960.88/370,438.56 = 59,972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,960.88x = 370,438.56 × 59,972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,960.88x = 22,216,148,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,148,765.91/246,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,958.17

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