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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,018.40, 366,027.60 and 86,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,018.40, 366,027.60 and 86,245.60 is: 129,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,018.40 : 366,027.60 = 86,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,018.40/366,027.60 = 86,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,018.40x = 366,027.60 × 86,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,018.40x = 31,568,269,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568,269,978.56/244,018.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,368.40

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