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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,965.12, 370,447.68 and 59,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,965.12, 370,447.68 and 59,975.36 is: 89,963.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,965.12 : 370,447.68 = 59,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,965.12/370,447.68 = 59,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,965.12x = 370,447.68 × 59,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,965.12x = 22,217,732,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,732,969.16/246,965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,963.04

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