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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,975.12, 370,462.68 and 59,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,975.12, 370,462.68 and 59,985.36 is: 89,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,975.12 : 370,462.68 = 59,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,975.12/370,462.68 = 59,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,975.12x = 370,462.68 × 59,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,975.12x = 22,222,337,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,337,226.36/246,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,978.04

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