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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,987.12, 370,480.68 and 59,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,987.12, 370,480.68 and 59,997.36 is: 89,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,987.12 : 370,480.68 = 59,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,987.12/370,480.68 = 59,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,987.12x = 370,480.68 × 59,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,987.12x = 22,227,862,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,862,731.00/246,987.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,996.04

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