Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,029.60, 366,055.74 and 86,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244,029.60, 366,055.74 and 86,274 is: 129,415.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,029.60 : 366,055.74 = 86,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,029.60/366,055.74 = 86,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,029.60x = 366,055.74 × 86,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,029.60x = 31,581,092,912.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,581,092,912.76/244,029.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,415.01
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