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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,128.65, 365,755.57 and 86,256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,128.65, 365,755.57 and 86,256.41 is: 129,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,128.65 : 365,755.57 = 86,256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,128.65/365,755.57 = 86,256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,128.65x = 365,755.57 × 86,256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,128.65x = 31,548,760,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548,760,145.64/244,128.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,230.06

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