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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,981.62, 370,472.43 and 59,991.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,981.62, 370,472.43 and 59,991.86 is: 89,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,981.62 : 370,472.43 = 59,991.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,981.62/370,472.43 = 59,991.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,981.62x = 370,472.43 × 59,991.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,981.62x = 22,225,330,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,330,154.42/246,981.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,987.79

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