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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,131.64, 365,760.06 and 86,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,131.64, 365,760.06 and 86,259.40 is: 129,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,131.64 : 365,760.06 = 86,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,131.64/365,760.06 = 86,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,131.64x = 365,760.06 × 86,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,131.64x = 31,550,243,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,550,243,319.56/244,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,234.55

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