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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,966.62, 370,449.93 and 59,976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,966.62, 370,449.93 and 59,976.86 is: 89,965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,966.62 : 370,449.93 = 59,976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,966.62/370,449.93 = 59,976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,966.62x = 370,449.93 × 59,976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,966.62x = 22,218,423,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218,423,588.62/246,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,965.29

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