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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,981.12, 370,471.68 and 59,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,981.12, 370,471.68 and 59,991.36 is: 89,987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,981.12 : 370,471.68 = 59,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,981.12/370,471.68 = 59,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,981.12x = 370,471.68 × 59,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,981.12x = 22,225,099,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,099,924.68/246,981.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,987.04

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