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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,133.64, 365,763.06 and 86,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,133.64, 365,763.06 and 86,261.40 is: 129,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,133.64 : 365,763.06 = 86,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,133.64/365,763.06 = 86,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,133.64x = 365,763.06 × 86,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,133.64x = 31,551,233,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,551,233,623.88/244,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,237.55

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