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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,975.62, 370,463.43 and 59,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,975.62, 370,463.43 and 59,985.86 is: 89,978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,975.62 : 370,463.43 = 59,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,975.62/370,463.43 = 59,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,975.62x = 370,463.43 × 59,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,975.62x = 22,222,567,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,567,447.10/246,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,978.79

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